A plan to prevent a New York Knicks crowd takeover in South Philadelphia for Game 3 has failed.
Joel Embiid sent a strong message to Philadelphia 76ers fans ahead of the series, making it clear that the crowd should favor the home team overwhelmingly.
Once again, Knicks supporters flooded the stands and the halls of the Xfinity Mobile Arena for Game 3, and the Sixers suffered a loss to drop to 0-3.
How Did Joel Embiid Feel About The Crowd Takeover?
Brushed it off.
“I don’t know,” Embiid told reporters. “I was focused on the game. I wasn’t really paying attention.”
“I don’t know. I was focused on the game. I really wasn’t paying attention.”
The Sixers didn’t do the situation any favors. As the Knicks controlled the second half, there wasn’t really a point where the 76ers could turn the tables with gaining the majority support throughout the final two quarters.
While the game was far from the blowout it was the last time Embiid played the Knicks, New York still comfortably secured the Game 3 victory with a score of 108-94.
The Sixers Are In A Bad Spot
History says the 76ers aren’t going to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. No team has managed to complete a 0-3 comeback.
With Game 4 set to be played in South Philadelphia, the city can assume there will be a swarm of Knicks fans once again. The New York Knicks are teeing up a potential sweep.
The playoffs have been a good fight for the 76ers, who were doubted as early as Game 1 against the Boston Celtics in the first round. They formed an impressive 1-3 comeback. However, the 76ers haven’t been able to handle the Knicks through three games. They are in a bad spot, and could see their season end before the start of next week.