Knicks Dominate Under the Glass to Overcome Early Deficit and Defeat the Sixers

In preparation for Game 2, the Sixers will need to rethink their strategy.

AP/Mary Altaffer
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, center, drives against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, at Madison Square Garden in New York. AP/Mary Altaffer

At least the Philadelphia 76ers know what they need to focus on as they prepare for Game 2 of their first-round Eastern Conference best-of-seven series against the New York Knicks on Monday — rebounding.

The Knicks used a huge 55-33 advantage on the glass and a game-changing effort from the bench to beat Philadelphia, 111-104, Saturday night before a raucous crowd at sold-out Madison Square Garden.

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