Leads 76ers Scoring with Efficient Shooting in Game 1 Defeat

Paul George paced the Philadelphia 76ers with 17 points during a 137-98 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. George shot 6-of-11 from the floor, including 4-of-6 from three-point range, while adding three rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes. Despite finding a rhythm and providing an efficient shooting performance, George and the Sixers struggled to contain New York's offense, falling behind early in the series before Game 2.