Joel Embiid begs Sixers fans not to sell tickets to Knicks fans ahead of playoff matchup: 'We need you'
Joel Embiid urged Philadelphia 76ers fans not to sell their tickets to New York Knicks fans ahead of the upcoming playoff series. The Sixers advanced after overcoming a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics in the first round. Embiid emphasized the need for strong home support, recalling past games where Knicks fans dominated the arena.
- ▪Joel Embiid called on Sixers fans to keep their tickets and not sell them to Knicks fans.
- ▪The Philadelphia 76ers advanced by coming back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Boston Celtics in Game 7.
- ▪In the 2024 playoffs, Sixers ownership attempted to block Knicks fans from buying tickets for a crucial home game.
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NBA Playoffs Joel Embiid begs Sixers fans not to sell tickets to Knicks fans ahead of playoff matchup: 'We need you' The Sixers came back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics, but now face a familiar foe with a rabid fan base By Scott Thompson Fox News Published May 3, 2026 3:10pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Knicks' slice massively increases after defeating Hawks, Spurs on title watch, all eyes on Celtics 👀 First Things First Nick Wright unveils his latest NBA Title Pie as Round 1 concludes, featuring the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Joel Embiid’s return to the No.
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