The New York Knicks are one win away from a series sweep after taking a commanding 3-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers with a 108-94 victory in Game 3 on Friday night. What started as a test of resilience quickly turned into another statement win for a Knicks team that refuses to back down.

The Sixers came out firing on all cylinders. Karl-Anthony Towns accidentally tipped the opening tip toward his own basket, where Kelly Oubre was waiting for an easy layup—sparking a 9-0 run for Philadelphia. Early on, the Knicks struggled to find rhythm on offense and lacked their usual defensive intensity. But New York has made a habit of fighting back, and they did just that by forcing turnovers and converting them into quick buckets. A pair of alley-oops from Tyrese Maxey to VJ Edgecombe forced Knicks head coach Mike Brown to call an early timeout with Philly up 15-8.

The Sixers brought noticeable energy on both ends, closing the first quarter with a 31-27 lead. It could have been worse for New York, but four offensive rebounds kept them within striking distance. Both teams shot around 50 percent from the field, but the officiating became the story of the frame. Frustration boiled over on both sides as foul calls—and non-calls—drew the ire of players and coaches alike. The Knicks were whistled for six fouls in the first quarter (Towns picked up two), while the Sixers had four. Joel Embiid, returning after missing Game 2, only scored four points but made his presence felt on the glass and by spacing the floor. Paul George was the real story, catching fire with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting (3-for-4 from three) in the opening period—following up his 11-point first quarter in Game 2.

Despite carrying two fouls, Towns started the second quarter alongside Josh Hart, Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson, and Jose Alvarado. That lineup flipped the script. Shamet’s scoring and a renewed defensive effort gave the Knicks their first lead of the night. But the momentum nearly took a hit when Alvarado’s three put New York ahead, only for Towns and Embiid to collide and tumble to the floor. The Knicks stayed composed, though, and never looked back.

For a team that prides itself on grit and depth, this game was another example of why the Knicks are built for a deep playoff run. Gear up for the next game with the same energy the Knicks brought—because every win starts with the right mindset and the right gear.