Sixers plan defensive adjustments after Knicks Game 1 blowout

10 articles · Updated · PhillyVoice.com · May 6

Philadelphia lost by 39 at Madison Square Garden, with Jalen Brunson scoring 35 in 31 minutes, and focused Tuesday on improving pick-and-roll and on-ball defence before Wednesday's Game 2.
Nick Nurse said a late first-quarter stretch of six straight pick-and-rolls was decisive, while rookie VJ Edgecombe said the fix starts with containing the ball better.
Nurse missed the film session to attend his brother's funeral in Iowa but is expected for Game 2, where the Sixers may again use intentional fouls to limit Mitchell Robinson's impact.

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