At the buzzer in a thrilling Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, the New York Knicks stole the win from the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, 104-101.
A wild sequence unfolded with just 41 seconds remaining. The Knicks, passing the ball around the arc, saw Jalen Brunson lose control. Donte DiVincenzo emerged from the scramble with the loose ball.
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Frantically, the play continued for seconds, culminating in Brunson sinking a clutch 3-pointer from the corner.
The 76ers committed a costly turnover on the inbound pass. DiVincenzo’s initial shot bounced off, but he secured the rebound and drained the second, sending Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.
“It was absurd and hectic, but we had nothing left to lose,” said Knicks guard Josh Hart. “We went physical, which ultimately paid off.”
Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points, while Hart contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds. DiVincenzo added 19 points, his game-winning shot marking a remarkable moment.
According to the Associated Press, this victory was one of only four instances since 1996-97 where a team won a playoff game after trailing by at least five points in the final 30 seconds.
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, battling an illness, put up an impressive 35 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds. Joel Embiid also scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Despite the loss, Embiid remained optimistic about the series. “We’re going to win this,” he declared. “We’re the better team, and we’ll keep fighting.”
Game 3 will take place on Thursday in Philadelphia, where the Knicks will look to maintain their momentum and the 76ers will aim to regain control of the series.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
