Knicks take care of business, then jab Philly fans...
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- New York Knicks clinched a second straight Eastern Conference finals berth with a 144‑114 blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers, tying the NBA half‑time record with 18 three‑pointers.
- Josh Hart mocked Philadelphia fans, saying “I used to think Philly was a sports town. I don’t know if it is anymore,” as Knicks supporters filled Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- Tyrese Maxey called the hostile crowd “absolutely sucks” and noted the louder atmosphere compared to Madison Square Garden.
- Jalen Brunson stressed the win was “business as normal” and urged the team to stay locked in for tougher competition.
- Knicks fans turned the arena into a hostile zone, urging Philly fans not to sell tickets and creating a home‑court advantage for the visitors.
Why it matters: The Knicks lock in an Eastern Conference finals spot, adding TV revenue and boosting franchise value, while the 76ers lose a home‑court advantage and face mounting fan pressure.
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