The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, 111-104, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Saturday evening.

The 76ers jumped out to a strong start and led, 34-25, after one quarter. The Knicks turned things around in the second and outscored the visitors, 33-12, to earn a 12-point advantage heading into the break. The Sixers came out strong again in the third and rallied to reclaim a three-point edge entering the final quarter. The scoring hit a lull to start the fourth, but the Knicks came up clutch down the stretch, including three three-pointers within the span of 55 seconds, to establish a seven-point lead with one minute left on the clock. The hosts stayed in control the rest of the way and secured the 1-0 series lead.

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart delivered 22 points each to lead the way for the Knicks. Miles McBride followed up with 21 points, three rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Bojan Bogdanovic tallied 13 points and seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 33 points, two rebounds, four assists and two blocks, in 44 minutes of action. Joel Embiid followed up with 29 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals, while Kyle Lowry totaled 18 points, four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block.

Game 2 is scheduled for Monday in New York.