The roar of “MVP” chants filled the Wells Fargo Center as Jalen Brunson stood at the free throw line in the final minutes of the New York Knicks’ Game 4 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Ta.
A large contingent of Knicks fans traveled about two hours south from Madison Square Garden to cheer on the New York team, returning to the Big Apple with the series tied 3-1 in favor of the Knicks, with Branson’s He was rewarded with a 47 point performance. .
Then, some fans who left the Wells Fargo Center could be heard standing in the lobby and shouting “Fa, Embiid,” referring to the 76ers’ reigning MVP, Joel Embiid.
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Joel Embiid (age 21) of the Philadelphia 76ers hits the New York Knicks during the first quarter of Game 4 of the first round of the playoff series at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 28, 2024. shot Isaiah Hartenstein. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Embiid told reporters after the loss that he wasn’t happy with the Knicks’ presence in the building.
“I’m disappointed. I love my fans,” Embiid said, according to SNY. “I think it’s unfortunate, and I’m not criticizing them, but it’s unfortunate. Obviously the Knicks have a lot of fans and they always will, and I I’ve never seen it before and I’ve seen it before.” I’ve been here 10 years. ”
“Yeah, it’s kind of unfortunate, especially since Philadelphia is considered a sports city. They show up all the time, and I don’t think it should happen. Yeah, that’s not okay.”
Jalen Brunson sets new Knicks playoff record with great performance in Game 4 win over 76ERS
Brunson’s final free throw of the game wasn’t the only time Knicks fans started making noise on enemy territory. During the game, Knicks fans could be heard shouting, chanting and cheering against the home Sixers fans.
Joel Embiid (age 21) of the Philadelphia 76ers hits the New York Knicks during the second quarter of Game 4 of the first round of the playoff series at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 28, 2024. He competes with Isaiah Hartenstein for the ball. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
“This Philadelphia fan base, as I’ve said before, is very relentless, very passionate. I’m an Eagles fan, so I think you know, you know, watching the Knicks here, watching the Knicks here, watching the Knicks here, watching the Knicks here. It was really cool and awesome to hear the Knicks on the road,” Brunson said.
“The fans are special,” Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein said. “It’s probably the closest event we’ll ever get to European fans.”
Embiid finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds, making 7 of 19 from the field and 12 of 14 from the charity stripe. The home fans erupted when they gave up 10 of the team’s 27 points in the first quarter to take an early lead against the Knicks.
But the Knicks fought back, with Brunson leading the way. OG Anunoby had 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Miles “Deuce” McBride dropped 13 points off the bench.
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the first round of the playoff series at Wells Fargo Center on April 28, 2024 in Philadelphia. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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New York can pick up one win on the way back to MSG, and the fan presence will be even greater in hopes of the Knicks clinching the series Tuesday night.
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