The New York Knicks delivered a statement performance on Sunday afternoon, steamrolling the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 in Game 4 to complete a dominant series sweep. With the win, the Knicks punch their ticket to a second straight Eastern Conference Finals—a feat that has Madison Square Garden buzzing and the rest of the league taking notice.
From the opening tip, it was clear this game would be all Knicks. New York came out firing, tying an NBA record by knocking down 11 of their first 13 three-point attempts—an incredible 84.6 percent clip. That blistering start quickly turned into a 43-24 lead, and the 76ers never recovered.
Miles McBride continued to shine in the starting lineup, filling in admirably for the injured OG Anunoby (hamstring strain). McBride knocked down his first four three-point attempts in the opening quarter, tallying 12 points and setting the tone for New York's perimeter assault. Jalen Brunson added 11 points of his own in the first, while Karl-Anthony Towns chipped in five points and five assists.
Towns gave fans a scare late in the first quarter when he took a hard fall on his back while coming down from a rebound attempt. But the big man showed his toughness, returning for the final play of the period and starting the second quarter as if nothing had happened.
Landry Shamet built on his impressive Game 3 performance, draining two threes in the first quarter and adding another early in the second. Towns got in on the action, and McBride drilled his fifth three of the half, pushing New York's lead to a staggering 27 points (59-32) just minutes into the second quarter.
The 76ers briefly chipped away as the Knicks missed five straight shots, but the road team quickly found their rhythm again. Josh Hart joined the three-point party, Brunson connected from deep, and McBride added his sixth triple of the half to send New York into the locker room with a commanding 27-point lead. The Knicks shot 54 percent as a team in the first half, including an eye-popping 18-of-29 from beyond the arc.
For the Knicks, this sweep isn't just about advancing—it's a statement of intent. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season, New York looks even more dangerous this time around. With their three-point shooting clicking and their depth on full display, this team has all the tools to make a deep playoff run. The 76ers, meanwhile, are left to wonder what might have been as their season ends earlier than expected.
As the Knicks prepare for the next round, one thing is clear: this team is built for the big stage, and they're not done yet.