Kenny Smith: Hello, I am Kenny Smith here with Reggie Miller on the TNT broadcast, the game is about to start but before we do, we need Reggie's thoughts.
Reggie Miller: *laughs* Thanks Kenny, New York have put themselves in a bad situation here, there are 2-1 down in the series. Jamal Crawford has played poorly in the last 2 games. If the Knicks want to beat Philadelphia tonight, Jamal will have to step up like they did in game 1.
Kenny Smith: Ok, we are about to get started as we head down to Madison Square Garden for the tip off.
Game Summary
1st Qtr
Some quick aggressive basketball had the Knicks big men in foul trouble early, Jason Kidd had 7 points in about 40 seconds with a sweet and1 and a 3 pointer courtesy of Iguodala's pass. Q.Rich was injured early but got back in the game late in the qtr. Scores: 38-27 My way
2nd Qtr
Marbury had brought the Knicks back to a 5 point deficit. The game was then traded with baskets, back and fourth. Kidd was playing at an allstar level, he was hitting J's, making and1's. Marbury took advantage of Giricek being at the point while Kidd was having a breather. Marbury was causing turnovers for Philadelphia's ball handlers. Scores: 64-52 My way
Players At The Half
J.Kidd

S. Marbury

3rd Qtr
Kidd was hot, he was playing like he was young again. He had 18 points and 9 assists by the end of the qtr. Gasol was causing havoc for the Knicks defenders, he had 14 free throws by now, connecting on 10. Marbury seemed to be the only one trying to keep the Knicks in the game. Scores: 83-68 My way
4th Qtr
The game was over by the start of the 4th. Philly had gotten their lead to 20 and then benched their starters seeming as they didnt need them for the last qtr. Marbury had an outstanding 39 points. Final Scores: 109-93 Philly take the lead 3-1
Player Of the Game
P. Gasol

Credit To

Poor Performance

Philadelphia Stat Leaders
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Rebounds

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Steals

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New York Stat Leaders
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Rebounds

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FG %
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Philadelphia

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Philadelphia

New York

(What James Weir had to say after the game)
James Weir: I think everyone has really put up with this series well, its been experience (New York) vs Skill (Philly). We are a very young strong team, we definately got what it takes to go all the way again this year.
Playoff Series
Houston 4 - 0 Clippers
Dallas 2 - 2 Golden State
Denver 3 - 1 Sacramento
Phoenix 3 - 1 San Antonio
Philadelphia 3 - 1 New York
Toronto 3 - 1 Chicago
Miami 2 - 2 Indiana
Cleveland 3 - 1 Detroit