The New York Knicks closed the series of the first round of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Philadelphia 76ers after defeating them with 118:115 in their arena in game number 6.
Above all for the winners was Jalen Brunson, who finished with a double-double - 41 points and 12 assists. The other four New York starters also finished in double figures - Donte DiVincenzo led the way with 23 points, followed by OG Anunoby (19), Josh Hart (16, who added 14 rebounds and 7 assists) and Isaiah Hartenstein ( 14).
For Philadelphia, Cameroonian center Joel Embiid had a double-double - 39 points and 13 rebounds. Buddy Hield added 20 from the bench, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tyrese Maxey scored 17 points each, and Nicolas Batum finished with 16 points, but their efforts proved insufficient for Nick Nurse's team.
In the semifinals, New York will face the Indiana Pacers. Rick Carlisle's players won the sixth game with the Milwaukee Bucks with a decisive 120:98 at home.
The Pacers forged success with a balanced offense, with six scoring 10 points, led by Obi Toppin and TJ McConnell with 21 and 20 points, respectively. For the Bucks, who were again without their big star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the returning Damian Lillard scored 28 points, and Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis scored 20 each, but the Deers are out of the battle in the East. Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers is Monday night in New York.
In the other semi-final in the conference, the leader in the scheme Boston Celtics is waiting for the winner of the pair Cleveland Cavaliers - Orlando Magic, where the Cavaliers have a 3-2 lead. /BGNES
