Philadelphia 76ers: Game Recap and News
76ers Fall to Knicks in Game 1
Embiid Scores 50, But it's Not Enough
The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup. The 76ers were led by Joel Embiid, who scored 50 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Knicks' balanced attack.
The Knicks were led by RJ Barrett, who scored 25 points, and Julius Randle, who added 24 points. The Knicks also got a boost from their bench, which outscored the 76ers' bench by 15 points.
The 76ers will look to even the series when they host the Knicks in Game 2 on Tuesday.
Conclusion
The 76ers have a chance to get back in the series when they host the Knicks in Game 2. The 76ers will need to play better defense and get more production from their bench if they want to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole.
The 76ers are still the favorites to win the series, but the Knicks have shown that they can be a tough opponent. The 76ers will need to be at their best if they want to advance to the second round.
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