Knicks Look To Close Out 76ers In Game 5
The New York Knicks play host to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday evening.

The Knicks lead the series, 3-1, after kicking off with back-to-back home wins and following up a loss in Game 3 with a win in Philly in Game 4. The Knicks have a chance to build off the momentum of their last win and close out the series at home in Game 5.

Jalen Brunson (knee) has been incredible so far this postseason, averaging 33.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 9.0 assists over four games, including double-doubles in each of the last two outings. He is coming off his best performance of the series and one of his best games of the season, as he totaled 47 points, four rebounds, 10 assists, a block and just one turnover in 44 minutes of action in Game 4. Brunson is listed as probable for action on Tuesday. Josh Hart has also been a critical factor in the Knicks' success, averaging 16.8 points, 12.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 blocks per outing. Donte DiVincenzo delivered a series-high 19 points in Game 2, and while he has been relatively quiet otherwise, has come up with a couple of clutch shots to close out games.

On the other side, Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable to play but has battled through injury trouble to provide an average of 35.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks across the last four games, including a massive, 50-point effort in the Sixers' Game 3 win. Tyrese Maxey has been impressive in his own rite, averaging 29.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. Kyle Lowry provides an important veteran presence and is averaging 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks per game in the series.
Posted on: 4/29/2024 7:38 PM