76ers Donating Playoff Tickets So Knicks Fans Don’t Buy Them

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after his team's 118-115 loss against the New York Knicks in game six of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on May 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

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Ahead of Friday night’s Game 3 in Philadelphia between the 76ers and Knicks, the Sixers are donating tickets to teachers so Knicks fans don’t buy them.

Earlier Friday, “the 76ers announced plans to ensure Philadelphia’s passionate fans are in the building this weekend. 76ers are donating 500 tickets for each remaining home game this round to community groups fired up about Philadelphia and committed to making our hometown a better place,” the team announced.

"For tonight’s game, the 76ers organization will be hosting 250 frontline medical personnel from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine and 250 local educators selected by Learn Fresh, Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, The School District of Philadelphia, and Camden City School District.

"This Sunday, which is also Mother’s Day, the 76ers will be hosting 500 moms and children selected by Uplift Center for Grieving Children, Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia, La Liga del Barrio, and Apologues.

“We love this city and the intensity and passion of our fans," said Josh Harris, managing partner of the 76ers. "We know they’ll bring it tonight and Sunday at our big playoff games at Xfinity Mobile Arena. This is also a tremendous opportunity to welcome fans who may not have otherwise had the chance to attend, so they can experience the Philly playoff energy live. To that end, we are thrilled to partner with several leading community organizations and donate tickets to educators, frontline medical personnel, and local families for our upcoming home games. This will be fun!”

Two years ago during the NBA playoffs, Knicks fans took over Wells Fargo Center to the point that it felt like “Madison Square Garden South" to the 76ers.