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Multiple 76ers react to now being down 0-3 to Knicks after latest loss
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers are down 0-3 to the New York Knicks after a 108-94 loss, facing elimination in the playoffs. No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series.
Key points
- 76ers are down 0-3 in the playoff series against the Knicks
- No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in NBA history
- Joel Embiid highlighted the need for a one-game-at-a-time mentality
- 76ers were out-rebounded 49-33 by the Knicks
- Philadelphia shot only 16 free throws compared to New York's 32
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers are now facing elimination as they fell to the New York Knicks 108-94. The Sixers trail this series 3-0--a position no team in NBA history has ever rallied to win from--and now have to win four in a row just to keep their season alive and advance.
The Sixers were out-rebounded by the Knicks 49-33 and New York shot 32 free throws compared to just 16 for Philadelphia. Paul George and Tyrese Maxey didn't take a single free throw on the night while Joel Embiid gave 35 tough minutes while battling hip and ankle issues.
The Sixers did just rally from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics in Round 1 of the playoffs, but this is different 3-0 is much more vaunting than 3-1. There's a reason why no team has ever rallied to win a series in such an instance.
"Just take it one game at a time," said Embiid. "Obviously, we just came back down 3-1. This is tougher. So, yeah, just understanding that, yeah, we can't get it all back in one game. So win one, focus on the next one, win the next one. That should be the mentality. That's the mentality we had early on last week. So, yeah, just gotta have that belief, and believe that you can do it."
The Sixers did start the game well on Friday as they jumped out to a 20-8 lead in the first quarter. George was playing well, Embiid was a presence in the paint, and Kelly Oubre Jr. was making plays off the stars. Unfortunately for them, the Sixers were unable to sustain it. Now, they have to get back at it on Sunday afternoon.
Q&A
What is the current series score between the 76ers and Knicks?
The 76ers are currently down 0-3 in the series against the Knicks.
How many teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit in NBA playoff history?
No team in NBA history has ever rallied to win a playoff series after being down 3-0.
What did Joel Embiid say about the team's situation after the loss?
Joel Embiid emphasized the importance of taking it one game at a time and maintaining belief in their ability to win.
How did the 76ers perform in terms of rebounds and free throws against the Knicks?
The 76ers were out-rebounded 49-33 and shot only 16 free throws compared to the Knicks' 32.
