Jalen Brunson’s 35-point first half powers Knicks to Game 1 blowout over 76ers
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a dominant 137-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series, scoring 35 points in the first half alone. The performance underscored Brunson’s role as the engine of New York’s playoff push and exposed defensive lapses in Philadelphia’s rotation.