The New York Knicks didn’t just sweep the Philadelphia 76ers out of the NBA playoffs—they took over their home court in a way that left the Sixers’ star guard visibly frustrated. On Sunday, the Knicks closed out the Eastern Conference semifinals with a dominant 144-114 victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena, but the real story was the sea of orange and blue that flooded the stands.
Knicks fans made the trip to Philadelphia in force, drowning out the home crowd with chants and cheers that echoed through the arena. For the 76ers, it was a tough pill to swallow, and Tyrese Maxey didn’t hold back when asked about the hostile takeover.
“It absolutely sucks, if I’m being honest,” Maxey said after the game. “It just sucks. That’s really all I can say about it, man.”
The All-Star guard’s candid reaction highlights a growing trend in the NBA playoffs: passionate fan bases traveling in droves to turn opposing arenas into their own home games. For Philadelphia, the loss was more than just a sweep—it was a reminder of the electric atmosphere that Knicks fans bring to the postseason, even on the road. As the 76ers head into the offseason, Maxey’s words will likely resonate with a city that prides itself on its own raucous support. But for now, the Knicks have the last laugh—both on the court and in the stands.
