Knicks Tie Playoff Records for 3-Pointers in Game 4 Sweep of 76ers
New York Knicks tied NBA playoff records for three-pointers made in the first quarter, first half and full game during a 144-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on May 10, 2026, completing a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The win advances New York to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since losing to the Indiana Pacers in the 2024-25 season. All Knicks starters rested at the start of the fourth quarter.
At Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, the Knicks shot 11-for-13 from three-point range in the first quarter to lead 43-24, with Miles McBride starting 4-for-4 from deep. They maintained the pace in the second quarter, adding seven more to reach 18-for-29 at halftime and an 81-57 lead. McBride finished the half 6-for-7 for 20 points, while Jalen Brunson went 4-for-8, Josh Hart 3-for-5, Karl-Anthony Towns 2-for-2 and Landry Shamet 3-for-5 off the bench.
The Knicks shot 57% from three-point range overall (25-for-44) and 54% from the field, tying the playoff single-game record at 25 makes. Jose Alvarado and Pacome Dadiet provided the final threes in the second half. Philadelphia shot 4-for-15 from deep and committed six first-half turnovers that yielded 12 points for New York.
New York awaits the winner of the Eastern Conference finals matchup between the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, who lead Cleveland Cavaliers 2-1, and the Cavaliers ahead of Game 4 on Monday night.
