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Knicks Are Watching Past Mistake Catch Up to 76ers

New York Knicks On SI·Isaiah De Los Santos·24 days ago
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One thing that's been apparent for the Knicks in their series against the 76ers is how much Philadelphia's still feeling the effects of Round 1. The Sixers went the distance in a matchup against the Celtics that presented challenges for both sides. As a result, Philly came out sleepwalking in Game 1, which New York took control of quickly and easily. Even in a tighter Game 2, it's clear the Sixers ran out of gas, as their best effort to knot things up ultimately fell short. Looking at both rosters, it's clear why the Knicks have gotten the early edge despite the teams boasting similar talent levels in their starting lineups—and that comes down to the 76ers sacrificing depth ahead of the postseason. Knicks' bench investment is paying big dividends, while 76ers filled with regrets A key difference in this series, one that has already impacted both games and will remain relevant, is the different ways these teams approached bench depth throughout the season.…

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