Knicks up big over 76ers in 4th quarter: Game 1 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New York Knicks took care of the Atlanta Hawks in one of the franchise's biggest wins. Now the Philadelphia 76ers try their luck in the Big Apple.These two Eastern Conference foes square off in a semifinals rematch of a tight series from 2024. Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey went at each other, which made for incredible moments. However, this series might have different components from two years ago.Expect nothing less than a dogfight for supremacy. Madison Square Garden will be rocking for Game 1 with Knicks fans ready to watch this team try and get over the playoff hump. As for the 76ers, this is the moment that separates contenders from pretenders. No time for the weak hearted to rest.Philadelphia has only one full day to recover after completing the NBA's 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit by beating the Celtics 109-100 on Saturday. They were also the first No. 7 seed to beat a No. 2 since the first round became a best-of-seven format.NBA PLAYOFFS HQ:Live scores|Full schedule|Updated bracket76ers vs. Knicks live updates, highlights from Game 1 of NBA playoffs4th Quarter- 8:43: Both teams trading a couple 3-pointers 115-83 Knicks rolling4th Quarter- 10:29: The Knicks take out the starter up 109-78End of 3rd Quarter: Knicks 109, 76ers 783rd Quarter- 7.5 seconds: Miles McBride nails 3-pointer, putting the Knicks up 109-753rd Quarter- 1:07: Knicks take 104-73 lead over 76ers with no signs of let up3rd Quarter- 2:40:VJ Edgecombe 3-pointer to stop the bleeding a bit 96-713rd Quarter- 5:06: 76ers and Knicks trade 3-pointers with Justin Edwards andMikal Bridges hitting 96-683rd Quarter- 6:03: Knicks up 93-65 and rolling.First Half Team StatsPHINYKFG16-4029-44Field Goal %40663PT5-169-17Three Point %3153FT14-147-12Free Throw %10058Rebounds1520Offensive Rebounds33Defensive Rebounds1217Assists716Steals14Blocks12Total Turnovers64Points Conceded Off Turnovers65Fast Break Points06Points in Paint1632Fouls1312Technical Fouls00Flagrant Fouls00Largest Lead323Percent Led1081The New York Knicks lead the Philadelphia 76ers 74-512nd Quarter-0:06: Jalen Brunson makes a 25-foot three-point shot to close out the half.2nd Quarter-0:57: Tyrese Maxey makes two-point shot.2nd Quarter-1:08: Jalen Brunson makes a 25-foot three-point shot.2nd Quarter-1:49: Joel Embiid makes a 1-foot layup.2nd Quarter-2:23: Mikail Bridges makes 23-foot three-point shot.Josh Hart's hustle.Mikal Bridges' triple.Jimmy Fallon's reaction Knicks are ROLLING in the 2Q! pic.twitter.com/oRWb5XPUEX NBA (@NBA) May 5, 20262nd Quarter-2:55: Jalen Brunson makes 11-foot pull up jumper.a lil float action from the captain 16 PTS pic.twitter.com/AbSYpPjjlH NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 20262nd Quarter-4:02: OG Anunoby makes a 17-foot pull up jumper.2nd Quarter-6:18: Joel Embiid makes a driving layup.2nd Quarter-6:43: Karl Anthony Towns makes a 25-foot three-point shot.Kelly Oubre Jr. measures himself up next to KAT Guarding someone whos 7 feet tall isnt easy! pic.twitter.com/rjaXJ7RWL0 NBA (@NBA) May 5, 20262nd Quarter-6:58: Tyrese Maxey makes a driving layup.2nd Quarter-8:26: Josh Hart makes a 23-foot three-point shot.2nd Quarter-8:43: Kelly Oubre makes a 24-foot three-point shot.2nd Quarter-8:57: Mikail Bridges makes a 1-foot running dunk.it starts with defense pic.twitter.com/2fm2Cy6WA3 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 20262nd Quarter-9:52: Kelly Oubre dunk, assisted by Paul George.Paul George finds Kelly Oubre Jr. (7 PTS) Sixers seeking a 1-0 series lead in the East Semis tonight! pic.twitter.com/BTwFRi4RFa NBA (@NBA) May 5, 20262nd Quarter-10:17: Jose Alvarado with a 1-foot layup, assisted by Karl Anthony Townsa goooood look from KAT then jose puts it away pic.twitter.com/WsL5Cwh6zn NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 20262nd Quater-10:31: Paul George makes a 25-foot three-point shot.2nd Quarter-11:47: OG Anunoby makes a driving layup.1st Quarter Team StatsPHINYKFG6-1813-20Field Goal %33653PT3-74-8Three Point %4350FT10-103-7Free Throw %10043Rebounds89Offensive Rebounds10Defensive Rebounds79Assists25Steals01Blocks12Total Turnovers32Points Conceded Off Turnovers45Fast Break Points02Points in Paint212Fouls77Technical Fouls00Flagrant Fouls00Largest Lead310Percent Led2062The New York Knicks lead the Philadelphia 76ers 33-251st Quarter-0:24: Miles McBride makes 9-foot turnaround jumper.1st Quarter-1:19: OG Anunoby makes a driving layup.og getting buckets pic.twitter.com/MJ7oR4qwaD NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 20261st Quarter-2:16: OG Anunoby makes 24-foot three-point shot.1st Quarter-3:21: Miles McBride makes 23-foot three-point shot.we never get tired of hearing DEEEUUUCEEEEEE pic.twitter.com/8KZJPO8n1S NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 20261st Quarter-3:57: Jalen Brunson makes 26-foot three-point shot.1st Quarter-5:19:Jalen Brunson makes 2-foot shot.the brunson burner is heating up pic.twitter.com/YUhNWhFqEf NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 20261st Quarter-6:20: Mitchell Robinson makes a 1-foot dunk.BRUNSON TO LOB-INSON pic.twitter.com/jKQHVE2E2r NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 20261st Quarter-6:35: Paul George makes 26-foot three-point shot.1st Quarter-7:09: Jalen Brunson makes 11-foot driving floater.1st Quarter-8:39: Paul George makes a 25-foot three-point jumper.PG3 pic.twitter.com/gmeqvsFk5m Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 5, 20261st Quarter-9:19: Karl Anthony Towns makes 26-foot three-point shot.1st Quarter-9:53: Jalen Brunson makes 16-foot step back jumpshot1st Quarter-10:21: VJ Edgecombe makes 14-foot pull up jump shot.1st Quarter-10:38: Mikail Bridges makes 1-foot dunkstraight to business for bridges pic.twitter.com/WdObWqE74P NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026The Sixers and Knicks are meeting in the postseason for the 10th time.Philly, which just beat Boston in the playoffs for the first time since 1982, now faces a New York team it hasn't beaten in a postseason series since 1983 pic.twitter.com/YSf97ASIId ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) May 4, 2026How to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Game 1 NBA PlayoffsFriday, May 4Tip-off: 8 p.m. ETTV: NBC/PeacockMore NBA Playoffs news:Pistons major comeback victory over Magic forces Game 7 in NBA playoffsRaptors need OT to outlast Cavaliers, force Game 7 in ClevelandT-Wolves crush Nuggets in six, advance to face Spurs in NBA PlayoffsKnicks advance past Hawks with largest Playoff win in franchise history76ers take Game 5 over CelticsinNBA playoffs