Knicks Just Set an NBA Record and Swept the 76ers Right Out of the Playoffs

The New York Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and they did it in the most dominant way possible. New York absolutely demolished Philadelphia 144-114 on Sunday in Game 4, sweeping the second-round series with a performance so overwhelming it set an NBA postseason record: 11 three-pointers in the first quarter alone. This wasn't competitive. This was a statement.

A Record-Breaking Offensive Display

The Knicks didn't just win. They buried the 76ers with historic shooting. Deuce McBride led the charge, hitting seven of New York's 25 total three-pointers and scoring 25 points. Jalen Brunson added 22 points, while Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns each chipped in 17. When you're hitting that many threes that efficiently, there's nothing a defense can do. The 76ers had no answer.

What makes this sweep even more impressive is the consistency. The Knicks have now won seven straight playoff games, the longest winning streak in franchise history. That run started with the last three games against Atlanta before rolling right through Philly.

What's Next: Cleveland or Detroit

The Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight season. This time, they'll face the winner of the Cleveland-Detroit series, where Detroit currently leads 2-1. Last season, New York finally reached the ECF for the first time in 25 years, only to lose to Indiana. That loss led to a coaching change. Tom Thibodeau is gone, replaced by Mike Brown, and what he's building here is special.

And yeah, Knicks fans showed up in Philly and made themselves heard. Thousands of New York fans packed the arena, waving towels and raising brooms outside. When the home crowd gets outnumbered like that, it's demoralizing. The 76ers learned that the hard way.

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