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Jalen Brunson expressed appreciation for the passionate support of Knicks fans during road games, particularly in Philadelphia. The strong fan presence made the Knicks feel at home despite being away.
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The New York Knicks have been one of the best teams in the NBA Playoffs this time around. Thankfully, their fans have been quite passionate in their support, as there were many Knicks fans in Philadelphia.
It was not a good look for Philadelphia 76ers fans that the Knicks can essentially turn two road games into feeling like they are still playing at home. That was how it felt for the Knicks, and the players themselves have noticed.
The 76ers usually have a passionate crowd at Xfinity Mobile Arena, as they are known to be loud and rowdy. With the Knicks being their opponents, it was evident that many fans from NYC would come to Philly to support their team, especially since the two cities are near each other.
Jalen Brunson praised Knicks fans for their passionate support, noting it made the team feel at home during road games in Philadelphia.
The presence of Knicks fans in opposing arenas, like Philadelphia, has created an atmosphere that feels supportive, contributing positively to the team's performance.
Knicks fans are known for their loyalty and enthusiasm, often traveling to support the team, which was evident during recent playoff games.
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Unfortunately for the 76ers fans, they were being drowned out by the Knicks' supporters. It was a tough moment to deal with because the Knicks' players were feeding off of it with how well they were playing.
As the Knicks' team captain, Jalen Brunson was ecstatic with how much the fans were supporting them. Considering they were away from Madison Square Garden, it was an amazing feeling for him and his teammates.
"It's a really cool feeling. It's something that I will always think is one of the coolest things in the world, when you hear Knicks fans in opposing arenas," Brunson said about the fans following them to Philly.
With their sweep of the 76ers, the Knicks can rest and prepare for their next series in the Eastern Conference Finals. They will be waiting for either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Detroit Pistons, and with how well the Knicks have played recently, they are the favorites again.