76ers Take Belt from Knicks with 106-100 Win at MSG
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 23 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 106 |
| New York Knicks | 25 | 33 | 18 | 24 | 100 |
The Philadelphia 76ers seized the lineal championship belt with a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28 points, while LeBron James distributed 7 assists and Joel Embiid grabbed 11 rebounds to power the 76ers past the defending belt holders.
The Knicks controlled the tempo early, building a 58-54 halftime lead behind Jalen Brunson's 21 points and Andre Drummond's double-double performance of 14 rebounds and 4 assists. However, Philadelphia dominated the third quarter, outscoring New York 29-18 to take an 83-76 advantage into the final frame. The 76ers maintained their edge down the stretch to secure both the win and the belt.
With the victory, Philadelphia claims possession of the lineal championship belt and will carry it into their next game as the new holders to beat.
Leaders
| Jalen BrunsonNew York Knicks | Points | 21 |
| Andre DrummondNew York Knicks | Assists | 4 |
| Andre DrummondNew York Knicks | Rebounds | 14 |
| Tyrese MaxeyPhiladelphia 76ers | Points | 28 |
| LeBron JamesPhiladelphia 76ers | Assists | 7 |
| Joel EmbiidPhiladelphia 76ers | Rebounds | 11 |
Written by Claude from ESPN's box score for this game.