The Knicks opened their second-round series with a lopsided Game 1 win over the 76ers, getting a dominant night from Jalen Brunson.

The Knicks opened their Eastern Conference semifinals series with a blowout, beating the 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.

Jalen Brunson led the way with 35 points, including 27 in the first half. New York shot 63% from the field and never let Philadelphia get back into the game.

OG Anunoby added 18 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each scored 17. The victory gave the Knicks a 1-0 series lead.

Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. For Philadelphia, the challenge now is to respond quickly after a lopsided opener that put the Knicks firmly in control.

The result also continued New York's strong postseason form, as the Knicks backed up Brunson's scoring with balanced production across the lineup.

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