PHILADELPHIA – After watching a group of Knicks fans storm the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday afternoon and watch New York take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series with a 97-92 win against the 76ers, Superstar Center Joel Embiid expressed disappointment after hearing so many Knicks fans inside their home arena.
“Disappointing,” Embiid said, when asked about the Knicks’ fan support on Sunday. “I love our fans. Think it’s unfortunate, and I’m not calling them out, but it’s disappointing. Obviously, you have a lot of Knicks fans, and they’re on the road.
“(But) I’ve never seen it, and I’ve been here 10 years. Yes, it bothers me, especially because Philly is supposed to be a sports town. They always show up, and I don’t see me.” Don’t think that should happen. Yes, it’s not right.”
Throughout the game, there would be cheers whenever either team accomplished something, and Knicks and 76ers fans would go back and forth in an attempt to shut out the other team.
At one point in the first quarter, the public address announcer came to the microphone and jokingly said there was one thing everyone in the building could agree on – then introduced the Dallas Cowboys’ star linebacker Micah Parsons, who erupted into a universal boo. Was. ,
However, the consensus quickly dissipated, as Knicks fans – who could travel two hours from the New York metropolitan area to get into a playoff game for a fraction of the price of Madison Square Garden – made their presence felt. Sunday’s competition.
“Our rush did a great job,” 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey said. “We appreciate them. It’s two close organizations. Honestly, like they’re right above us. So, it is what it is, and you’ve just got to go out there and you’ve got to beat them.”
However, the notion was certainly troubling in that it felt more like the Knicks were visiting the Brooklyn Nets in the regular season than the 76ers in the regular season. Even New York star Jalen Brunson, a Philadelphia Eagles fan, admitted he was surprised by it.
“Not gonna lie, this Philadelphia fan base, I’ve said it before, they’re very tireless, very passionate,” Brunson said. “I mean, I’m an Eagles fan. I would know.
“But it’s great to see the Knicks here, to hear the Knicks. It’s amazing.”
