Joel Embiid is Worried About Knicks Fans
Joel Embiid expressed concern about Philadelphia 76ers fans selling tickets to Knicks supporters ahead of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. After overcoming a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Celtics in Game 7, the 76ers now face the Knicks, with Game 1 set for Monday night. Embiid emphasized the need for strong home support, recalling how Knicks fans dominated the atmosphere during last year's series.
- ▪Joel Embiid scored 34 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in the 76ers' Game 7 win over the Celtics.
- ▪Embiid urged 76ers fans not to sell their tickets to Knicks fans before Game 3 in Philadelphia.
- ▪Knicks fans previously created a hostile environment at Wells Fargo Arena during the 2024 playoffs, contributing to New York's series win.
- ▪Embiid offered financial help to fans in need, saying 'If you need money, I've got you,' to discourage ticket resale.
- ▪The 76ers believe they have a legitimate chance to reach the NBA Finals if they defeat the Knicks in the semifinals.
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By Jordan SiglerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Fresh off an upset of the Boston Celtics in round one in Game 7 on Saturday night, Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid immediately turned his attention to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. More News: Celtics Make Ugly NBA History in Game 7 Loss to 76ersThe 76ers were down 3-1 to the Celtics in the series before winning three consecutive games, including a 109-100 victory in Game 7 in front of a crowd of 19,156 at TD Garden. Embiid, who had emergency appendectomy surgery on April 9, made his first appearance in the series in Game 4.
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