Joel Embiid Has A Message For Sixers Fans Ahead Of Knicks Series
They did it.
They actually did it.
The Sixers on Sunday defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7 at TD Garden, overcoming a 3-1 deficit. It’s the first time they’ve beaten the Celtics in the postseason in over 40 years. It was also the first Game 7 win of Joel Embiid’s career in four tries — and he was the biggest reason why.
Embiid scored a game-high 34 points to go along with 12 rebounds and six assists. He was banged up and gassed less than a month removed from an appendectomy, but gave his team all he had.
But there’s no rest for the weary. The Sixers will get one day off before their second-round series against the New York Knicks begins Monday night at Madison Square Garden. As the third seed, the Knicks will get home-court advantage, hosting Games 1 and 2. The first game in South Philly will be Game 3 Friday night.
If you’ll recall, these two teams met in the first round two years ago, with New York taking the knock-down, drag-out series in six games. Embiid was wearing a bulky knee brace after another meniscus surgery and also battling a case of Bell’s palsy. During games at what’s now called Xfinity Mobile Arena, Knicks fans took over the building.
When speaking to reporters Sunday, Embiid had a pointed message for Sixers fans:
"If you need the money, I got you."
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) May 3, 2026
Sixers fans DO NOT sell your tickets ‼️ pic.twitter.com/qW7rYv4JO5
Not sure how you can claim your money from Embiid, but it’s a nice thought nonetheless.
You heard the man. Fill that arena with red and blue starting Friday night.
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