Joel Embiid calls Philadelphia 76ers fan support at Wells Fargo Center ‘disappointing’ in playoff loss to Knicks
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Heading into Game 4 trailing the New York Knicks 2-1 in their NBA Playoffs matchup, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers knew they were in for a fight today at the Wells Fargo Center. Yet, after winning their first home game of the series on Thursday, the 76ers had confidence in their ability to even the series at two wins apiece.
What the Sixers didn’t know was that Jalen Brunson was in for the game of his life, scoring a career-high 47 points to help the Knicks take a commanding 3-1 series lead in the 97-92 win.
The 76ers got outplayed, there’s no denying that, but the NBA’s reigning MVP wasn’t happy with the lack of local fan support from fans in Philadelphia.
While the official attendance at Wells Fargo Center was listed at 21,048 spectators on Sunday, which actually exceeds their listed capacity, Embiid says he was disappointed by seeing so many Knicks fans in the stands.
The good news is Embiid won’t have to worry about a lack of fan support in the 76ers’ next playoff game. The bad news is his next matchup comes on the road, in the hostile environment at Madison Square Garden, with a Knicks team seeking a 4-1 elimination series win on Tuesday.
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