76ers Appear to be Trying to Keep Knicks Fans From Purchasing Tickets
Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers have limited online ticket sales for their upcoming playoff games to people living in the Greater Philadelphia area. This move comes after many New York Knicks fans bought tickets and attended 76ers’ home games in large numbers during the first playoff round.Key Facts
- The 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics in a seven-game series in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.
- Knicks fans often traveled to Philadelphia in large groups to attend 76ers home games.
- Joel Embiid, a star player for the 76ers, asked fans not to sell tickets to Knicks supporters.
- To reduce Knicks fans at home games, the 76ers are restricting ticket sales based on billing addresses in the Greater Philadelphia area.
- Orders by people living outside the area will be canceled and refunded without notice.
- Some Knicks fans live in the Greater Philadelphia area and may still buy tickets.
- Embiid expressed his need for strong fan support at home games to help the team advance.
- The 76ers will have Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at home on Friday night.
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