What happened
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 on Friday night to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Jalen Brunson led New York with 33 points and nine assists, while Mikal Bridges added 23 points to secure the road win.
Why it matters
No team in NBA history has ever recovered from a 3-0 series deficit, putting New York one win away from their first conference finals since 2000. Despite Joel Embiid returning from injury, Philadelphia was doomed by a 25-0 disparity in bench scoring.
The data edge
Final: NYK 108, PHI 94. Series: NYK leads 3-0. Top Scorers: Brunson (33), Bridges (23), Oubre Jr. (22), Embiid (18). Bench Points: NYK 25, PHI 0.
What to watch
The Sixers look to avoid a sweep in Game 4 on Sunday, May 10, at Xfinity Mobile Arena.