76ers vs Knicks Sixers Full Game 3 Highlights 04252024

Sixers Outlast Knicks in Game 3 Thriller

Philadelphia 76ers 119, New York Knicks 112

The Philadelphia 76ers took a commanding 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the New York Knicks with a hard-fought 119-112 victory in Game 3 on Tuesday night.

James Harden and Joel Embiid led the way for the 76ers, combining for 53 points. Harden finished with 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Embiid added 27 points and 12 rebounds.

RJ Barrett led the Knicks with 30 points, while Julius Randle added 25 points and 12 rebounds. However, the Knicks were unable to overcome the 76ers' hot shooting from beyond the arc.

The 76ers hit 15 three-pointers in the game, compared to just 8 for the Knicks. Tobias Harris and Georges Niang each hit four three-pointers for the 76ers.

The Knicks trailed by just 5 points with less than 5 minutes remaining in the game, but the 76ers were able to close it out with a series of clutch plays.

Harden hit a key three-pointer with 2:30 remaining to give the 76ers a 110-105 lead. Embiid then hit a jumper and a free throw in the final minute to seal the victory.

The Knicks will now need to win the next two games in Philadelphia to force a Game 7 back in New York.