Knicks Sweep 76ers to Reach Eastern Conference Finals
Knicks 76ers 2026 playoff sweep
The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive year after a historic 144-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Playing at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, the Knicks completed a four-game sweep of the second-round series in dominant fashion.
The victory was highlighted by a record-breaking shooting performance as New York tied the NBA postseason record with 25 three-pointers. The team set an additional postseason record by connecting on 11 shots from beyond the arc in the first quarter alone, effectively ending the game before the first intermission.
This win marks the first time the Knicks have swept a playoff series since 2000, signaling a powerful start to the Mike Brown era following his appointment as head coach earlier this season.
Miles “Deuce” McBride led the offensive onslaught for the 3-seeded Knicks, scoring a team-high 25 points while shooting 7-for-9 from three-point range.
Jalen Brunson orchestrated the attack with 22 points and six assists, while the frontcourt duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart each contributed 17 points. Towns also provided 10 assists and two blocks in a versatile performance that showcased New York’s superior ball movement.
The Knicks’ bench played a crucial role in the lopsided result, with Landry Shamet hitting four three-pointers to add 12 points. Philadelphia, the 7-seed, struggled to match the Knicks’ perimeter volume, shooting just 22 percent from deep despite a valiant effort from Joel Embiid, who shot a perfect 8-for-8 from the field to finish with 24 points.
The atmosphere in Philadelphia was famously lopsided as thousands of Knicks fans traveled to the arena, raising brooms and out-cheering the home crowd. The scene mirrored the regular season trend of New York fans occupying rival arenas, a phenomenon the 76ers’ organization has been unable to curb.
With this victory, the Knicks move on to face the winner of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons series, which Detroit currently leads 2-1. New York’s recent form has been impeccable, having won seven straight playoff games dating back to their first-round series against Atlanta. As the team prepares for the next round, the focus remains on maintaining the defensive intensity and record-setting shooting efficiency that defined their semifinal performance.
