AT THE HALF: Knicks lead 76ers 74-51 in Game 1

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By Joel Reyes

The New York Knicks headed into the halftime break with a commanding 74-51 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series on Tuesday (PH time) at Madison Square Garden.

Jalen Brunson got the party started for New York, scoring 14 of his game-high 27 points in the first quarter to help the Knicks build a 33-25 lead.

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New York sustained the momentum in the second quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 41-26 during that period to take a 23-point lead at the half.

OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns also contributed on the offensive end for New York, dropping 13 and 10 points, respectively.

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Four players scored in double figures for the Sixers in the first half, including Tyrese Maxey, who had 13 points. Joel Embiid added 12 markers on 3-of-10 shooting from the field.

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