The New York Knicks have blown away the Philadelphia 76ers by 39 points in Game 1 of their seven-game, Eastern Conference semifinal series. New York led by 23 points at the half, punctuated by Jalen Brunson’s 3 at the buzzer.

What you should knowThe 76ers waived the white flag midway through the third quarter and went on to lose Game 1 to the New York Knicks 137-98. View photos from the game. Game 2 is Wednesday at Madison Square Garden before coming to Philadelphia for Game 3 Friday,

Timothée Chalamet was all smiles as Karl-Anthony Towns talked to him after the New York Knicks' Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Knicks got a notable Karl-Anthony Towns message after their historic Game 1 win over the 76ers. What he said after the blowout stood out.

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Minnesota stole one from the Spurs thanks to the early return of Anthony Edwards, and New York had a second straight historically dominant game on offense.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe did his best to stop New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson in Monday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and he even tried to elicit help from the referees at one point.

Jalen Brunson's 35-point outburst helped the Knicks blow out the 76ers. Those hoping for some drama in Game 1 can blame Brunson for a snoozer. H