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76ers donate playoff tickets to keep Knicks fans out of their building
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers donated 500 tickets for their upcoming playoff games to local groups, including healthcare workers and educators, to keep New York Knicks fans out of the arena. This initiative aims to ensure that Philadelphia fans can support their team during the playoffs.
Key points
- 76ers donated 500 tickets for playoff games
- Tickets given to local healthcare workers and educators
- Aim to keep Knicks fans out of the arena
- Games are on Friday and Sunday
- Focus on supporting Philadelphia's passionate fans
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In an attempt to provide some community service while also keeping New York Knicks fans out of their building, the Philadelphia 76ers announced they have donated 500 tickets for their remaining second-round home playoff games to local groups.
Medical personnel from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine and local educators will make up the group receiving 500 tickets for Friday night’s Game 3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. For Sunday’s Game 4, 500 moms and their children will be on hand for the Mother’s Day matinee.
The 76ers say the donations are to “ensure Philadelphia’s passionate fans are in the building this weekend.”
The Knicks won the first two games of the series at Madison Square Garden.
Ahead of the start of the series, the 76ers attempted to restrict sales through Ticketmaster to fans in and around Philadelphia. Even players knew a Knicks fan invasion was likely to happen after New Yorkers found their way into the building during their 2024 first-round playoff series.
Joel Embiid told 76ers fans to keep their tickets and show up and support the team this round.
Q&A
Why did the 76ers donate playoff tickets?
The 76ers donated playoff tickets to provide community service and to ensure that Philadelphia fans are present at the games, keeping Knicks fans out of their building.
Who received the donated tickets from the 76ers?
The donated tickets were given to medical personnel from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine, and local educators, as well as moms and their children for the Mother's Day game.
What games are the donated tickets for?
The donated tickets are for the 76ers' remaining second-round home playoff games, specifically Game 3 and Game 4.
