News Summary

• Joel Embiid used the aftermath of the Sixers’ Game 7 win over the Celtics to send a pointed message to Philadelphia fans ahead of the next playoff matchup against the Knicks.
• His request was straightforward: don’t sell tickets to Knicks supporters.
• He described Philadelphia’s home atmosphere during previous Knicks matchups as feeling like “Madison Square Garden East,” pointing to how many visiting fans show up and how that can reshape the energy inside the arena.
• The emphasis on the home atmosphere suggests he views the arena environment as another factor Philadelphia can control.