Knicks Complete Sweep of 76ers: A Statement of Dominance and What Comes Next

New York’s 144‑114 Game 4 blowout sends them to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year

On May 10, 2026, the New York Knicks delivered a resounding 144‑114 Game 4 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, completing a 4‑0 sweep and punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. Fueled by historic three‑point shooting and a raucous road crowd, the Knicks asserted themselves as legitimate contenders. Yet amid the glory, Josh Hart’s pointed comments about Philly’s “sports‑town” reputation added fuel to the fire.

Historic Shooting Clinic Powers the Sweep

In Game 4 on May 10, the Knicks erupted for a staggering 25 three‑pointers, tying the NBA postseason record, and shot 56.8% from beyond the arc—an offensive display that flattened the 76ers from the outset . Deuce McBride was sensational, drilling seven threes and going 4‑for‑4 in the first quarter alone—becoming the first Knick since 1997 to hit four threes in a playoff opening frame . Jalen Brunson added 22 points, while Josh Hart and Karl‑Anthony Towns each contributed 17, rounding out a balanced, lethal attack .

Momentum and Context: A Statement for the Ages

This sweep marks the Knicks’ first best‑of‑seven series sweep since 1999, when they eliminated the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals . Their 19.4‑point average margin of victory through two rounds is the largest since the NBA expanded to 16 teams in 1984 . Coming off a first‑round win over Atlanta, this marks seven straight playoff victories under coach Mike Brown, who replaced Tom Thibodeau in the offseason .