The Knicks rallied in the final seconds to secure a frantic 104-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead in the playoffs.
Jalen Brunson's clutch 3-pointer and a series of turnovers in the final minute fueled the Knicks' dramatic comeback after trailing by five points with 32 seconds remaining.
Despite the setback, Joel Embiid remains confident in the 76ers' ability to bounce back, declaring, "We're going to win this series. We're the better team."
The victory spoiled what seemed like a sure win for the 76ers, who had led for much of the game and appeared poised to tie the series at 1-1.
Despite strong performances from Tyrese Maxey (35 points) and Joel Embiid (34 points), the 76ers couldn't hold on to their lead, allowing the Knicks to steal the win.
Following the game, the 76ers announced their intention to file a grievance with the NBA over the officiating in the first two games of the series, citing several disputed calls.
Head coach Nick Nurse expressed frustration over what he perceived as ignored timeout calls during the chaotic final moments of the game.