POSTGAME: Joel Embiid, 76ers PUNCHED In MOUTH By Knicks In Game 1 | PHLY Sixers Podcast

About this episode

The episode discusses the Philadelphia 76ers' disappointing loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the playoffs.

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers embarrassed in the opening game, 137-98, at the hands of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks. The Knicks came out with punching and the Sixers were never able to hit back to make it a game. Brunson got off to a hot start and finished with a game-high 35 points for New York. The PHLY Sixers postgame dissects the Game 1 beatdown.

Topics covered

• NBA
• Philadelphia 76ers
• New York Knicks
• Game Analysis
• Playoff Performance
• Basketball

Keywords

• Joel Embiid
• Tyrese Maxey
• New York Knicks
• Jalen Brunson
• NBA Playoffs
• Game 1
• basketball analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks

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