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The New York Knicks’ Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers ended with a heated exchange as the players left the floor at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan, who played exactly one minute in the 108-102 win, was seen trash-talking 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe after the buzzer sounded. Sochan had to be pulled off the 76ers’ bench. Edgecombe also needed to be reassured.
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Jeremy Sochan of the New York Knicks plays during game five of the Eastern Conference first round NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 28, 2026. The Knicks won 126-97. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Edgecombe was reportedly unhappy with the officiating, and Sochan came over to troll the guard even further, according to Clutch Points.
While nothing came of it on the floor, it could possibly be the bulletin board material the 76ers needed heading into Game 3. Philadelphia was without Joel Embiid for Game 2 and lost by just six after a Game 1 blowout.
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Philadelphia 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe drives to the basket during the second half of Game 1 of the second round NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks in New York on May 4, 2026. (Seth Wenig/AP)
New York had three players in double figures on the night. Jalen Brunson led the way with 26 points, OG Anunoby had 24 and Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. The game featured 25 lead changes, 14 ties, and neither team leading by more than seven points.
“Most importantly, it’s staying poised, staying calm,” Brunson said. “Just figuring out one just play at a time, one step at a time and not look too far ahead.”
76ers head coach Nick Nurse said the team just didn’t make enough shots. Philadelphia shot 45% from the floor while New York shot 51%.
“I thought we had maybe four wide-open shots in a row that didn’t go,” the nurse said. “We just had to keep the scoreboard moving and we played great offense. We just didn’t make shots.”
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse watches during the first half of Game 2 of the second round NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks in New York on May 6, 2026. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
Edgecombe had 17 points in the loss. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 26 points.
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Game 3 is set for Friday night.
