New York Knicks Steal Game 2 from Philadelphia 76ers in Thrilling Fashion
Knicks Overcome 13-Point Deficit in Final Minutes
In a thrilling and unexpected turn of events, the New York Knicks pulled off a stunning 97-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks' Late-Game Heroics
With just under 2 minutes remaining in the game, the 76ers held a comfortable 92-79 lead. However, the Knicks, led by Julius Randle, refused to give up. They went on an 8-0 run in the final 27 seconds, culminating in a game-winning three-pointer from Immanuel Quickley as time expired.
76ers Implosion
The 76ers' late-game collapse was as surprising as it was costly. After dominating most of the game, they made a series of uncharacteristic errors in the final minutes. They turned the ball over twice, missed several shots, and allowed the Knicks to grab offensive rebounds.
Implications for the Series
The Knicks' victory evens the series at 1-1 heading into Game 3 in Philadelphia on Saturday night. The win gives the Knicks a much-needed boost of confidence and momentum, while the 76ers will need to regroup and find a way to close out games more effectively.
Key Players
Randle led the Knicks with 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Quickley added 19 points off the bench. For the 76ers, Joel Embiid had 35 points and 10 rebounds, but his late-game turnovers proved costly.
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