76ers lead Knicks heading into the 2nd half of Game 2: live score updates, highlights, 2026 NBA playoffs 2nd round series originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The New York Knicks are coming off of a very convincing, 39-point win over the Philadelphia 76ers in game 1. Game 1 was an exercise in growing a lead. 2:30 in the first, up by 1. 10:17 in the second, up by 11. 2:18 left in the fourth, up by 37.
Philadelphia got double digit scoring from all five starters but did not have an answer for Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, especially in critical moments. This series will come down to situational basketball more than volume scoring.
The 76ers will need to find a way to keep these games close. The Knicks are not a team the 76ers can hope to come back on if they’ve given up double digits leads for most of the game.
76ers vs Knicks live updates, highlights from Game 1 of NBA playoffs
The 76ers look like a different team through two quarters. The largest lead in this game has been only +7 and Philly has held a lead for 75% of the first half of this game. The 76ers’ 47% from three has been the difference early. Philly is shooting 47% to New York’s 25%. Neither team has separated themselves, but if this continues, Philly has a chance to steal a game on the road.
Tyrese Maxey leads all players on either team with 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in the first half.
1st Half Team Stats
| PHI | NYK | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 20-41 | 24-45 |
| Field Goal % | 49 | 53 |
| 3PT | 8-17 | 3-12 |
| Three Point % | 47 | 25 |
| FT | 14-20 | 10-12 |
| Free Throw % | 70 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 22 | 16 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8 | 4 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 14 | 12 |
| Assists | 12 | 14 |
| Steals | 4 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 10 | 6 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 13 | 7 |
| Fast Break Points | 6 | 15 |
| Points in Paint | 16 | 38 |
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 7 | 3 |
| Percent Led | 76 | 18 |
Celeb Row at MSG for Game 2 🤩 pic.twitter.com/776zEQRJVU
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers lead the New York Knicks 62-61 at the half.
2nd Quarter-0:04: VJ Edgecombe makes a 25-foot three-point shot.
https://t.co/H11rSiHw79pic.twitter.com/iLTv6J2CGP
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter-0:27: VJ Edgecombe makes a driving layup.
2nd Quarter-0:42: Josh Hart makes a driving layup.
2nd Quarter-1:16: OG Anunoby makes a running layup.
2nd Quarter-3:08: Paul George makes a 13-foot jumper.
2nd Quarter-3:31: Mikail Bridges makes a 1-foot dunk.
josh 🤝 mikal
and @TheGarden LOVES it 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/0Ca2mjPMXW
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter-4:00: OG Anunoby makes a running dunk.
LOOK OUT BELOW 😤 pic.twitter.com/Cylx2Dvjl5
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter-4:34: Jalen Brunson makes a driving layup.
2nd Quarter-5:22: Kelly Oubre makes a dunk.
swiper no swiping! 🚫 pic.twitter.com/LM8Eqix3Ey
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter-6:11: Tyrese Maxey makes a driving dunk.
Another bucket from Maxey!
A tough finish for 2 😤
He’s up to 18 PTS (14 in Q2) as the Sixers lead in Game 2 🔥 https://t.co/iLHI1MrGwmpic.twitter.com/eEc40brFTf
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter-6:37: Andre Drummond makes a tip in shot.
2nd Quarter-8:34: Tyrese Maxey makes the second of back-to-back mid-range jump shots (13 and 17 feet respectively).
2nd Quarter-9:23: Jose Alvarado makes a 25-foot three-point shot.
when defense leads to offense >>> pic.twitter.com/NAiuym0g0U
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter-9:59: Tyrese Maxey makes 24-foot three-point shot.
2nd Quarter-11:03: Adem Bona blocks Jose Alvarado’s two point shot. The second Bona block in the last 4 minutes of game action.
AGAIN. https://t.co/KizGCNVYEGpic.twitter.com/hCqHQZaCYt
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter-11:10: Karl Anthony Towns commits his 3rd foul and had to come out of the game. He was replaced with Josh Hart and OG Anunoby will play the 5 while the Knicks go with a small lineup.
2nd Quarter-11:24: Karl Anthony Towns makes a 5-foot two-point shot.
1st Quarter Team Stats
| PHI | NYK | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 10-17 | 10-20 |
| Field Goal % | 59 | 50 |
| 3PT | 6-9 | 2-7 |
| Three Point % | 67 | 29 |
| FT | 7-10 | 9-10 |
| Free Throw % | 70 | 90 |
| Rebounds | 8 | 6 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 7 | 6 |
| Assists | 6 | 7 |
| Steals | 2 | 2 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Total Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 7 | 1 |
| Fast Break Points | 4 | 4 |
| Points in Paint | 6 | 14 |
| Fouls | 7 | 6 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 7 | 2 |
| Percent Led | 65 | 26 |
The Philadelphia 76ers lead the New York Knicks 33-31 at the end of the 1st quarter.
1st Quarter-0:14: Quentin Grimes makes a 23-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-0:33: Jalen Brunson makes a 9-foot fade away jump shot.
1st Quarter-1:39: Jalen Brunson makes a 25-foot three-point shot.
cap knows how to get the crowd going 🔋 pic.twitter.com/ziKeiK5Quj
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 6, 2026
1st Quarter-2:13: Ariel Hukporti makes a 1-foot dunk.
AERIAL HUKPORTI 😏 pic.twitter.com/2Q8hXG2rS9
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 6, 2026
1st Quarter-3:25: Kelly Oubre makes a 22-foot three-point shot, the second in a row for Oubre.
🔙 to 🔙 https://t.co/lanHbcA4cDpic.twitter.com/3UrVxyLoVF
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 6, 2026
1st Quarter-3:58: Kelly Oubre makes a 23-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-5:27: OG Anunoby makes a driving layup.
1st Quarter-6:03: VJ Edgecombe makes 7-foot driving floater.
1st Quarter-6:50: OG Anunoby makes a dunk.
1st Quarter-7:50: Paul George makes a 22-foot three-point shot, second in consecutive possessions.
PG is 4-for-4 to start Game 2 💯
11 PTS
3 3PM pic.twitter.com/xhsqLL2bJc— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2026
1st Quarter-8:15: Paul George makes a 23-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-10:29: OG Anunoby makes a 23-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-11:14: Mikail Bridges makes a layup.
turn us up ‘kal 🔥 pic.twitter.com/J1WpUNacr6
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 6, 2026
1st Quarter-11:30: Kelly Oubre makes a 1-foot running dunk.
Jay-Z links up with Richard Jefferson ahead of Game 2!
Sixers/Knicks is LIVE on ESPN 🍿 pic.twitter.com/l0fLYjRX1n
— NBA (@NBA) May 6, 2026
all gas, no brakes #AlwaysKnickspic.twitter.com/qdnKzYxDnK
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 6, 2026
throwing fits. @Xfinitypic.twitter.com/12tReOELks
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 6, 2026
How to Watch Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) vs Detroit Pistons (1-0) Game 2 NBA Playoffs
Wednesday, May 6
Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
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