Embiid’s phenomenal performance led the 76ers to their first win in the playoffs

The Philadelphia club defeated the New York Knicks at home 125:114 (27:29, 28:29, 43:27, 27:29).

The Knicks lead 2-1 in the 4-game series.

The 76ers broke the game open in the third quarter. The hosts found all sorts of ways to punish their opponents in attack.

The Philadelphia team won the quarter with the result 43:27, and 18 of these points were scored by the team leader J. Embiid.

The 76ers, who maintained a significant lead, did not allow the New York club to get within a frightening distance the rest of the time and celebrated the victory.

J. Embiid was unstoppable in the ranks of the winners. The tall man scored 50 points (8/12 doubles, 5/7 triples, 19/21 penalties), rebounded 8 balls, made 4 assists.

The midfielder became just the third player in the history of the 76ers to score 50 points. Previously, Billy Cunningham and Allen Iverson could boast of such an achievement.

Jalen Brunson stood out in the “Knicks” team, who scored 39 points (10/20 doubles, 3/7 triples, 10/12 penalties), 2 rebounds and 13 assists.

76ers: Joel Embiid 50, Tyrese Maxey 25, Kelly Oubre 15.

Knicks: Jalen Brunson 39, Josh Hart 20, OG Anunoby 17.