The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, humiliating them both on and off the court. Tyrese Maxey expressed his frustration, stating it 'absolutely sucks' to see Knicks fans dominate the arena.
Key points
New York Knicks swept Philadelphia 76ers in semifinals
Tyrese Maxey expressed frustration over Knicks fans
Knicks fans dominated the arena atmosphere
Final score was 144-114 in Knicks' favor
New York KnicksPhiladelphia 76ersTyrese MaxeyNBA Eastern Conference semifinals
âIt absolutely sucks, if I am being honest,â Maxey said. âIt just sucks. Thatâs really all I can say about it, man.â
The Knicks fans made the trip to Philadelphia in force. They drowned out the home crowd, and the players noticed.
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Q&A
What did Tyrese Maxey say about the Knicks' fans at the game?
Tyrese Maxey stated that it 'absolutely sucks' to see Knicks fans take over the arena during the game.
How did the Knicks perform against the 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals?
The Knicks closed out the series with a decisive 144-114 victory, completing a sweep of the 76ers.
What impact did Knicks fans have on the atmosphere at the game in Philadelphia?
Knicks fans overwhelmed the home crowd, making their presence felt and drowning out the 76ers' supporters.
What was the final score of the Knicks vs. 76ers game that eliminated Philadelphia?
The final score was 144-114 in favor of the New York Knicks.
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âI was telling them, it felt louder here for them than it did in the Garden,â Maxey said. âWe got to put a stop to it as a team. Winning these games, thatâs gonna make our fans louder than theirs or whatever. I donât know how to keep them out. I donât know the logistics of it, but it does suck. I canât even lie. It definitely does suck.â
The Sixers had restricted ticket sales to the Greater Philadelphia area residents and donated 500 tickets to local community groups ahead of the home games. It was not enough. The geofencing only applied to the primary ticket sales market on Ticketmaster. Secondary market platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek had no such restrictions.
Tickets were topping $1,000 in the lower bowl on the secondary market, and Knicks fans were willing to pay the price and make the drive.
It was a tough blow considering Philadelphia star Joel Embiid had specifically pleaded with 76ers fans after the Boston series.
âDonât sell your tickets. This is bigger than you,â Embiid said. âWe need you guys.â
It didnât work.
Philadelphia was outscored by 119 points across the four-game series and enters the offseason having lost four in a row. The Sixer have not advanced past the conference semifinals in 25 years â since Allen Iverson led the team to the NBA Finals.
