There was a Buddy Hield sighting in Philadelphia, which came at the worst time for the Knicks.

The former Oklahoma star, who had been a non-factor this series, poured in 17 points in the first half to give the 76ers a 54-51 halftime lead over the Knicks on Thursday night in Philadelphia.

Hield hit five 3-pointers and was 5-for-7 from the field in a dominant shooting performance.

Hield led a Philadelphia bench that outscored the Knicks, 30-0, in the first half.

It was a tale of two quarters for the Knicks.

Tom Thibodeau’s crew, who once had a 33-11 lead, still finished the first quarter up 36-22.

But they were outscored 32-15 in the second quarter.