Miles McBride, Knicks dominating 76ers with 3-point barrage in Game 4
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The New York Knicks came into Philadelphia Sunday, May 10, looking to close out a series sweep over the 76ers. Miles McBride made it look like they were trying to get out of there fast to beat traffic on the turnpike back to New York.  

McBride hit four three-pointers in the first quarter Sunday, including three straight that forced the 76ers into a timeout. He finished with six threes and had 20 points at the half. New York made 11 of 13 attempts from beyond the arc after one quarter and went into the halftime having hit 17 three-pointers to lead 78-53 at the half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.  

Jalen Brunson was 4-for-8 with 14 points at the half. Karl-Anthony Towns hit both of his three-point attempts and Landry Shamet had three off the bench. Josh Hart added two.

New York shot 84.6% from three in the first 12 minutes and 69.6% from the floor overall.  

The Sixers had no answer.  

McBride, who stated in place of the injured OG Anunoby, came back from sports hernia surgery in late March and barely registered in eight appearances before Anunoby’s injury forced him into the lineup in Game 3.  

Anunoby was hurt in Game 2 of the series driving to the basket. He has been listed as day-to-day since, but he has missed the last two games. Anunoby was averaging 21.4 points and 7.5 rebounds a game in the postseason before being hurt.

A win on Sunday would give the Knicks their first playoff sweep since 1999.  

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Knicks dominating 76ers with 3-pointers as New York eyes series sweep



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