[53265] New York Knicks take a 2-0 series lead against Philadelphia 76ers after a thrilling victory

The Knicks are on the right track: 2-0 against Philadelphia

The New York Knicks team completed another victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, May 7, 2026, bringing their record to a 2-0 lead in the series. The game, which was decided in the final minutes thanks to superior shooting ability by Jalen Brunson, left Philadelphia fans disappointed and frustrated. As noted by Knicks player VJ Edgecombe on NBA_NewYork, "We felt we had to win... it came down to shooting," while adding that the Knicks managed to limit Brunson partially, but you cannot stop a player of his level completely.

On the other hand, growing desperation is evident among Philadelphia fans. The PHLSixersNation channel, identified with Sixers fans, highlighted the team's fatigue after exhausting games: "The tank is empty... this team might have given everything in Boston." Team star Paul George confirmed in a conversation with JClarkNBCS that the team "ran out of gas in the fourth quarter," during which they scored only 12 points.

The online discussion spilled over into sharp confrontations regarding the officiating. Fans on MarlowNYC claimed that the officiating was "criminal" against the Knicks, while Sixers fans on jalenhurtsish1m demanded to "investigate the referees," claiming the Knicks got every call in their favor. The victory was also accompanied by question marks regarding the health status of OG Anunoby, as reported on KnicksMuse, which adds tension ahead of the third game scheduled in Philadelphia this coming Friday.

Despite the frustration, some Sixers fans remain optimistic. On SixersJustin, voices were heard believing that "the series doesn't start until someone wins on the road," while other fans on PompeyOnSixers claim that the team can still come back and win the series, despite the harsh criticism regarding Tyrese Maxey's performance in the second half.