New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Survive and advance is once again the motto — don’t look now, but the Knicks are just one win away from reaching their second straight Eastern Conference finals .

It’s hard to find fault with the Knicks of late, and entering Sunday’s Game 4 against the 76ers, they are aiming for their first playoff sweep since 1999.

The return of Joel Embiid in Game 3 provided no resistance, as another clutch close-out effort from Jalen Brunson led to a 108-94 win and a pivotal 3-0 series lead.

Oddsmakers predict a close contest, with the Knicks favored by 1.5 points and -120 moneyline favorites.

Perhaps the physicality and toughness of the first-round series against the Hawks helped the Knicks.

Although losing two consecutive close games to C.J. McCollum’s jump shots was frustrating at the time, it seemed to ignite a competitive fire.

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