80
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137
RECAP
New York took control through physical play and consistent pressure.
Kevin Durant led with 33 points and set the tone throughout.
Live Recap
New York 137 · Philadelphia 80
- TIPTip-off energy was high — New York and Philadelphia came out swinging.
- EARLYNew York jumped on it early — the gap built fast.
- EARLYNew York stayed composed while Philadelphia tried to speed it up.
- MIDNew York kept getting downhill and living in the paint.
- SWINGThe bench minutes mattered — second unit kept the pressure on.
- SWINGNew York owned the glass — extra chances, extra possessions.
- LATELate in the fourth, New York pulled away and slammed the door.
- LATE⭐ Kevin Durant delivered a tone-setting performance — 33 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST.
- FINALScore holds: New York 137, Philadelphia 80.
Put Away Early Paint Control Bench Spark Ball Movement
FG%
64%
REB
59
AST
34
FASTBREAK
21
What Decided the Game
- New York controlled the glass and created extra scoring chances.
- New York moved the ball better, creating higher quality looks.
- New York dominated inside, scoring consistently in the paint.
