Embiid's 50-Point Surge Cuts Knicks' Lead, Controversy Erupts in Game 3
April 28, 2024![Embiid's 50-Point Surge Cuts Knicks' Lead, Controversy Erupts in Game 3](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/fcec3b6e1d8a8154335d1d499a0ac539b89f6b0a4f684995071d52fdfd69d421509f8b69044148862288f6a6aecf850b736aa0bdd2610dd98a8f759e26a5d051.jpg)
Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3, reducing the Knicks' series lead to 2-1.
Embiid scored a career-high 50 points, showcasing a dominant performance despite pre-game uncertainty about his play due to health concerns.
The game featured a controversial moment when Embiid aggravated Mitchell Robinson's existing ankle injury, raising questions about the physicality of play.
The NBA has recognized that there were missed calls in the previous game, which negatively affected the 76ers, highlighting officiating as a series issue.
With Mitchell Robinson's status for Game 4 uncertain, the Knicks face challenges maintaining their lead, especially given the Sixers' strategy to exploit defensive weaknesses.
The series has been characterized by its physical intensity, with strategies focused on drawing fouls and the debate over the sportsmanship of certain plays.
Summary based on 11 sources
Get a daily email with more NBA stories
Sources
![Knicks Could Lose Mitchell Robinson After Nasty Foul](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/fcec3b6e1d8a8154335d1d499a0ac539b89f6b0a4f684995071d52fdfd69d421509f8b69044148862288f6a6aecf850b736aa0bdd2610dd98a8f759e26a5d051.jpg)
Sports Illustrated • Apr 26, 2024
Knicks Could Lose Mitchell Robinson After Nasty Foul![Sixers-Knicks Game 3 takeaways: Joel Embiid’s nasty side, Cam Payne’s contributions, and more](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/7ebb141f2c55c126956924412dda4fdd1ecbc9716bc8ebf1c49b990e7e150358fd106c31848a253765e2c837a1ff5f6c244d9f5a1b58f1519c37c8880c6aabd8.jpg)
The Philadelphia Inquirer • Apr 26, 2024
Sixers-Knicks Game 3 takeaways: Joel Embiid’s nasty side, Cam Payne’s contributions, and more![Knicks-76ers: Kelly Oubre Jr. doesn't think Joel Embiid's flagrant foul was dirty, says 'this ain't WWE'](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/ff634fc4f936c7ed081d66faf39a917fb40311f60081409ca2bf91feba79858390cf3b93baf6f133b6083056fddaa56bfd86a8e5711e7e9e3b6362828667c4d6.jpg)
CBSSports.com • Apr 27, 2024
Knicks-76ers: Kelly Oubre Jr. doesn't think Joel Embiid's flagrant foul was dirty, says 'this ain't WWE'![Knicks-76ers ref drama, attacking Jalen Brunson, guarding Joel Embiid and more](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/77bc6cb8ec95d74c834c5738162d7bbeb1a62939e9e6d838a6f8ff5e803c7cf774a18a8f942534416f1950648df227b48a6774fd64d8879e503db2058edab7c3.jpg)
The Athletic • Apr 27, 2024
Knicks-76ers ref drama, attacking Jalen Brunson, guarding Joel Embiid and more