Explodes for 35 Points as Knicks Rout 76ers in Game 1

Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to a dominant 137-98 Game 1 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting, including a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. Brunson, who scored 27 points in the first half, added three assists and two steals in 31 minutes. The win marks New York's third consecutive postseason victory by at least 25 points, an NBA record. Brunson noted he expects a much more focused 76ers squad heading into Game 2.