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Joel Embiid urges Philadelphia fans to support the Sixers as they prepare for their playoff series against the Knicks. The team recently made history by defeating the Celtics in Game 7, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit.
The Philadelphia 76ers made history by defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their NBA playoff series.
On Saturday, May 2, the Sixers claimed a 109-100 victory in Boston. It marked the first time in 33 opportunities the legendary Celtics franchise blew a 3-1 series lead. Philadelphia entered 0-18 when trailing 3-1.
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid returned from injury earlier in the series to put up 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in the stunning triumph. Tyrese Maxey pitched in with 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
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But after the game, Embiid turned his focus to the 76ersâ next opponent, the New York Knicks. Furthermore, he urged Philly fans to refrain from selling tickets to Knicks supporters, per Barstool Sports.
âI just have a message for our fans. The last time we played the Knicks it felt like this was Madison Square Garden East. Weâre going to need your support. Donât sell your tickets. This is bigger than you,â Embiid said.
The third-seeded Knicks are favored against the seventh-seeded 76ers in the second-round series. The teams split their four regular-season meetings.
Joel Embiid made a heartfelt plea for fans to rally behind the Sixers as they head into their playoff series against the Knicks.
The Sixers won 109-100 in Game 7, marking the first time the Celtics lost a series after leading 3-1, with Embiid scoring 34 points.
The victory is historic as it ended Philadelphia's 0-18 record when trailing 3-1 in playoff series, showcasing a major turnaround for the team.

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Two years ago, New York defeated Philadelphia in six games in a first-round series. The Knicks even clinched the series on the road after Sixers ownership tried to prevent New York fans from purchasing tickets.
With tongue in cheek, Embiid even offered to pitch in to help out any Sixers fan tempted to use tickets for financial gain.
âThereâs going to be some people that need the money,â he said. âBut donât do it. ⊠If you need money, I got you.â
Finally, New York hosts Game 1 against Philadelphia at 8 p.m. ET Monday on NBC and Peacock. The first contest in Philadelphia is Game 3 at 7 p.m. ET Friday.