76ers unfazed after taking ugly Game 1 loss to Knicks: ‘We’ll be ready’

Nypost · May 05, 2026 · 598 words · By Howie Kussoy

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What to know about Team Resilience and Fatigue

Two years ago, the Knicks outscored the 76ers by just one point (650-649) throughout their thrilling six-game first-round series.

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What happened

Two years ago, the Knicks outscored the 76ers by just one point (650-649) throughout their thrilling six-game first-round series.

Why it matters

The rematch began with the 76ers’ worst playoff loss since 1982, their most points allowed in a playoff game since 1970 and the ninth-biggest blowout of any series opener in NBA history.

Common ground

The Knicks’ 137-98 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals also resulted in the 76ers becoming the second team in NBA history to lose three playoff games by at least 30 points in the same postseason.

Perspective signals

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Two years ago, the Knicks outscored the 76ers by just one point (650-649) throughout their thrilling six-game first-round series.”

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The provided web search results are completely irrelevant (banking websites) and do not contain any information regarding the Knicks vs 76ers series scores.

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web search NEUTRAL — At First Interstate, we meet people where they are — helping them get to where they want to be. Explore personal and business banking, loans, and digital tools backed by local service and community co…
https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — First Horizon offers a variety of financial services nationwide. See how we serve our customers through personal, small business, commercial banking, and more.
https://www.firsthorizon.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Bank with First Citizens, a family-led bank focused on long-term relationships, offering checking, savings, credit cards, loans, mortgages and investing.
https://www.firstcitizens.com/

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Claim 2: “Embiid, who shot 3-for-11 from the field, scored his fewest points (14) since Dec. 4.”

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Claim 3: “Jalen Brunson, who averaged 35.5 points in the 2024 series”

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Two independent cross-references from Nypost confirm that Jalen Brunson averaged 35.5 points per game in the series.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Brunson averaged 35.5 points per game and nine assists while Embiid scored 33 PPG and 10.8 boards a night
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/ticket-sales/what-do-last-minu…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Brunson stole the show with 35.5 points per game
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/sports/josh-hart-knicks-playof…

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Claim 4: “Philadelphia found rhythm and resolve, becoming the first team in franchise history to come back from a 3-1 series deficit.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries about the city of Philadelphia and do not mention NBA franchise history regarding 3-1 deficits.

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web search NEUTRAL — Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker and advocate of religious freedom, and served as the capital of the colonial era Province of Pennsylvania. [3][15] It then played a …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia

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web search NEUTRAL — In 1774, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to talk about their disputes with the United Kingdom. The British were not happy about this and soon the American Revolutionary War began. In 1776…
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Official website of the City of Philadelphia, includes information on municipal services, permits, licenses, and records for citizens and businesses.
https://www.phila.gov/

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Claim 5: “their most points allowed in a playoff game since 1970”

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The claim is explicitly stated in one web search result ('76ers unfazed after taking ugly Game 1 loss to Knicks'), but no other independent source corroborates this specific historical record.

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web search NEUTRAL — Most rebounds in a game, playoffs 41 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics on April 5, 1967 Most rebounds in a half, playoffs 26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NBA_postseason_records

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web search NEUTRAL — This list shows the NBA games in which the 76ers allowed the most points in NBA Playoffs history.
https://www.landofbasketball.com/teams/stats/most_points_all…

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web search NEUTRAL — The rematch began with the 76ers' worst playoff loss since 1982, their most points allowed in a playoff game since 1970 and the ninth-biggest blowout of any series opener in NBA history.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/sports/76ers-unfazed-after-tak…

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Claim 6: “Maxey, who attempted just one shot in the first 15 minutes of Game 1 and finished with his fewest points (13) since Jan. 26.”

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Claim 7: “The rematch began with the 76ers’ worst playoff loss since 1982”

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The claim is explicitly stated in one web search result ('76ers unfazed after taking ugly Game 1 loss to Knicks'), but no other independent source corroborates this specific historical record.

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Claim 8: “Karl-Anthony Towns, who is averaging eight assists in the past four games.”

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Claim 9: “the ninth-biggest blowout of any series opener in NBA history.”

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The claim is explicitly stated in one web search result ('76ers unfazed after taking ugly Game 1 loss to Knicks'), but no other independent source corroborates this specific historical record.

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web search NEUTRAL — The "Knicks" script from the "crimson red era" uniforms was later reused in the uniforms of the Knicks' NBA Development League affiliate Westchester Knicks, with the same team name below the number fo…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · The official site of the New York Knicks. Follow the action of all Knicks games, Team and Player news, ticket offers, schedule updates, and more.
https://www.nba.com/knicks/

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web search NEUTRAL — Visit ESPN for New York Knicks live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2025-26 season schedule.
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/ny/new-york-knicks

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Claim 10: “The 76ers played their sixth game in 11 days”

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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.

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Claim 11: “just carved up the Sixers for 35 points in 31 minutes.”

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Claim 12: “the 76ers — who rank seventh in fewest turnovers committed — gave away the ball 19 times in Game 1, leading to 25 points for the Knicks.”

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Claim 13: “The Knicks... following three stress-free victories over the Hawks.”

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The provided evidence is completely irrelevant, discussing Visual Studio Code instead of the New York Knicks or Atlanta Hawks.

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 8, 2026 · Visual Studio Code Agents (Preview) Visual Studio Code Agents is a new preview companion app that ships alongside VS Code Insiders, built for agent-native development. Parallelize tasks …
https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_115

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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Welcome to the 1.119 release of Visual Studio Code. This release focuses on smoother agent interactions, enhanced observability, and more efficient trust and security controls. Agent-brow…
https://code.visualstudio.com/updates

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web search NEUTRAL — Visual Studio Code redefines AI-powered coding with GitHub Copilot for building and debugging modern web and cloud applications. Visual Studio Code is free and available on your favorite platform - Li…
https://code.visualstudio.com/

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Claim 14: “The Knicks’ 137-98 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals also resulted in the 76ers becoming the second team in NBA history to lose three playoff games by at least 30 points in the same postseason.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries about the city of Philadelphia and do not mention NBA playoff statistics.

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Claim 15: “responding to a series-opening blowout loss in Boston with a 14-point win in Game 2.”

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While evidence mentions a 137-98 loss in Game 1 and a comeback from a 3-1 deficit, there is no specific evidence provided confirming a 14-point win in Game 2 following a loss in Boston.

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web search NEUTRAL — Joel Embiid and the 76ers appeared on fumes while playing just two nights after winning Game 7 in Boston to complete the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit.
https://wtop.com/sports/2026/05/76ers-have-a-short-turnaroun…

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web search NEUTRAL — However, the 76ers played like a tired team. Behind Jalen Brunson, who scored 27 of his game-high 35 in the first half, the Knicks easily defeated Philadelphia 137-98. New York led by as many as 40 po…
https://goforitradio.com/2026/05/05/76ers-take-scheduled-los…

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web search NEUTRAL — Celtics have one game window to make necessary adjustments. Everything was looking great for the Celtics just the other day. Healthy roster and a 3-1 series lead and the expectation to win Game 5 at h…
https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/teams/boston_celtics/63

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Claim 16: “76ers coach Nick Nurse, who attended his brother’s funeral in Iowa on Tuesday”

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