"The Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference finals, setting an NBA postseason record with 11 three-pointers in the first quarter in front of a raucous crowd mostly rooting for the road team in Philadelphia. The Knicks' 144-114 win on Sunday completed their series sweep of the 76ers. Deuce McBride hit seven of New York's NBA postseason record-tying 25 three-pointers and scored 25 points. Jalen Brunson had 22 points and Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 17 in the Knicks' latest lopsided playoff victory."
"Knicks fans have made a habit of scooping up tickets by the thousands at the Sixers' arena for playoffs games over the years, and in Game 4 they may have made the loudest statement yet. Knicks fans raised brooms outside the arena and waved Always Knicks towels once inside, all while noisily neutering the 76ers fans in attendance. The home fans didn't miss much from the 76ers. Game 4 was a laugher from the tip, with the Knicks using the three-point arc as a starting point for their pop-a-shot game."
"With Knicks fans on their feet and exclaiming Deuuuce, McBride hit four three-pointers in succession for a fast 20-6 lead and the Sixers were already on their heels. McBride became the first Knick since play-by-play tracking began in 1997 to hit four threes in the first quarter of a playoff game. New York's three-point records were just heating up though. Brunson added two in the first quarter (six total) to help make the Knicks 11 of 13, which tied the NBA mark for most makes in a quarter."
"The Knicks advanced to the East finals for the second straight season and will play the winner of the Cleveland-Detroit series, which the Pistons lead 2-1. Last season the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years before losing to Indiana. The Knicks then fired coach Tom Thibodeau, and replaced him with Mike Brown, who has guided the team to seven straight playoff wins, starting with the last three games against Atlanta."
The Knicks returned to the Eastern Conference finals by sweeping the 76ers with a 144-114 win. New York set an NBA postseason record by making 11 three-pointers in the first quarter, helped by Deuce McBride, who hit seven of his 25 postseason record-tying three-pointers and scored 25 points. Jalen Brunson added 22 points, while Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 17. The Knicks advanced for the second straight season and will face the winner of the Cleveland-Detroit series, with Detroit leading 2-1. Knicks fans filled the Sixers’ arena, creating a hostile atmosphere and celebrating with brooms and Always Knicks towels as the game became a rout early.
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