Knicks Tie Playoff Records for 3-Pointers in Game 4 Sweep of 76ers
New York Knicks tied NBA playoff records for three-pointers made in the first quarter, first half and full game during a 144-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on May 10, 2026. The win completed a sweep and advanced the Knicks to the Eastern Conference finals. Miles McBride led the shooting display with 6-of-7 from beyond the arc for 20 points at halftime.
The Knicks built a 43-24 lead after the first quarter by making 11 of 13 three-pointers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. They extended the margin to 81-57 at halftime with 18 makes, matching the playoff first-half record. Jalen Brunson added four three-pointers, while Josh Hart made three and Karl-Anthony Towns went 2-for-2.
Philadelphia shot 4-for-15 from three-point range and committed six turnovers in the first half, yielding 12 points to New York. The Knicks maintained dominance at 57% from three and 54% from the field overall, resting starters early in the fourth quarter before reaching 25 makes with shots from Jose Alvarado and Pacome Dadiet. Landry Shamet contributed three three-pointers off the bench.
New York returns to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since losing to the Indiana Pacers in the 2024-25 season. The Knicks await the winner of the series between the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, who lead Cleveland Cavaliers 2-1, with Game 4 set for Monday night.
