Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 4, 2026

Jalen Brunson's 35-point night carried New York to a dominant 137-98 victory over Philadelphia, a 39-point margin that sent the combined total soaring to 235—well above the 212.5 market line. DAGGER's pregame UNDER call missed as the game unfolded into an offensive showcase, particularly in the first half when the teams combined for 125 points across 48 minutes of play.

The second quarter proved pivotal, with the teams combining for 67 points—the game's highest-scoring quarter—to establish New York's command. The Knicks' 41 points in that span reflected balanced offensive execution: Karl-Anthony Towns added 17 points and 6 assists, while OG Anunoby chipped in 18 across the night. Philadelphia's scoring was fragmented; Joel Embiid managed only 14 points on 4 rebounds, Paul George contributed 17, and Tyrese Maxey posted 13 as the 76ers' attack stalled in bursts.

The second half told a different story. Combined scoring dropped sharply to 110 points across the final 24 minutes—Q3 totaled 62, Q4 just 48—but the damage was already done. New York's 33-point first quarter and sustained pace through the half had secured a runaway. The final 235 combined points landed 22.5 over the total, a gap driven largely by the explosive first-half pace and Brunson's efficient offensive evening. Recent head-to-head trends—three meetings ranging from 221 to 249 combined—suggested higher-scoring potential, though this contest's decisive early momentum and widening deficit limited late-game offensive rhythm.