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Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3 live updates: Knicks fall flat in Game 3 as Joel Embiid explodes for 50 points

Knicks vs. 76ers has already been a thrilling NBA playoff series with a pair of tight battles at MSG.

Now, the series heads to Philadelphia with the 76ers in desperation mode.

Game 2 was another tightly contested affair with New York pulling out a 104-101 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the series after Donte DiVincenzo’s game-winning 3-pointer.

Jalen Brunson missed a number of shots in Game 2 but still ended up with 24 points.

The 76ers are hanging around, however, with each Joel Embiid (34 points) and Tyrese Maxey (35 points) looking like the best players on the court in Game 2.

Embiid doubled down on his performance and even boldly declared afterward that the 76ers will win the series.

Follow The Post’s live updates from Knicks vs. 76ers Game 3.