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Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks got their second round playoff series off to a strong start with a blowout victory over VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1. Philly was coming off an emotional Game 7 win against the Boston Celtics just 48 hours prior, and the quick turnaround certainly didn’t help .
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The Sixers lost Game 1, 137-98, as Paul George led the way in scoring with his 17 points in the 39-point loss. Meanwhile, the Knicks had four players with 17 or more points, led by Jalen Brunson’s 35-point night on 12-of-18 shooting.
On Tuesday, the 76ers held a media availability, where they addressed some of their strengths and difficulties of Game 1. Rookie VJ Edgecombe was asked about the Madison Square Garden crowd, which was loud from the opening tip. Needless to say, he wasn’t overly impressed.
“I don’t know if I had friends there, but it’s New York , man,” Edgecombe said . “The fans are really passionate. Playoffs, regular season, they bring the intensity. That’s how it sounded when I first played here. It’s always going to be loud. Credit to the New York fans for showing love, but I think it was kind of the same when it comes to the loudness.”
Edgecombe recorded 12 points with two assists on 5-of-11 shooting in a loss where the 76ers trailed by 10 in the first quarter, by 23 at halftime, and never got within 20 the rest of the way.
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Game 2 is expected to have a different feel to it, as the 76ers have done a good job responding to losses this postseason, especially on the road. Philadelphia won three of their four games in the first round against the Celtics in Boston, with their only home win coming in Game 6.
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