76ers beat Knicks with Embiid’s personal best in NBA playoffs

New address, another roadmap in the Eastern Conference playoffs NBA. Playing at the Wells Fargo Center, the Philadelphia 76ers imposed himself at home, won the New York Knicks by 125 to 114 and reduced the difference by 2 to 1 in the series.

The big highlight of the night was Joel Embiid, who reached his personal best in a postseason game and rekindled hope in Philadelphia.

After a controversial duel in Game 2, when they suffered their second consecutive defeat in the last seconds, the Sixers returned to the court pushed by the fans within their domains. The outcome of the first half, however, would increase the distress at the Wells Fargo Center.

Even with Embiid inspired, the Knicks led the score in the first two periods, taking a 58-55 lead into the break. Those largely responsible for the visitors’ dominance were Jalen Brunson, Isaiah Hartenstein and Josh Hart.

The return to the second half gave way to a recital by Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Calibrated, the duo led the Sixers’ comeback and began to bring danger from all sides to the New York defense, which still lost Mitchell Robinson, injured.

Even with Brunson trying to restore balance to the duel, Game 3 of the series had a first and last name. With a performance worthy of the one that earned him the regular season MVP award last year, Joel Embiid dictated the actions and even broke his personal record in a playoff match.

Statistics:

• Joel Embiid: 50 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists;

• Tyrese Maxey: 25 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists;

• Kelly Oubre Jr.: 15 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists;

• Jalen Brunson: 39 points, 2 rebounds and 13 assists;

• Josh Hart: 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists;

• Isaiah Hartenstein: 14 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist;

• OG Anunoby: 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists;

Series schedule:

1. New York Knicks (2nd) 111×104 Philadelphia 76ers (7th)

2. New York Knicks (2nd) 104 x 101 Philadelphia 76ers (7th)

3. Philadelphia 76ers (7th) 125×114 New York Knicks (2nd)

4. Philadelphia 76ers (7th) x New York Knicks (2nd) – Sunday (28/4), at 2pm (Brasília time) – Broadcast live on ESPN on Star+

5. New York Knicks (2nd) x Philadelphia 76ers (7th) – If necessary – Tuesday (4/30), time to be confirmed

6. Philadelphia 76ers (7th) x New York Knicks (2nd) – If necessary – Thursday (2/5), time to be confirmed

7. New York Knicks (2nd) x Philadelphia 76ers (7th) – If necessary – Saturday (4/5), time to be confirmed