PHILADELPHIA 76ers star Joel Embiid was furious after New York Knicks fans packed the Wells Fargo Center.
The reigning NBA MVP was stunned after Knicks chants were heard during Game 4 of the playoff series in Philadelphia on Sunday night.
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76ers fans are typically known for their fanatical support, particularly in the postseason.
But Knicks fans were relentless throughout the contest, drowning out the home crowd en route to a crucial 97-92 victory.
A video circulating on social media showed thousands of Knicks fans celebrating at the Sixers’ home.
“The Knicks just took over Wells Fargo Arena,” gasped one fan, while the clip turned turnI in X.
“I’ve never seen this [like that]and I’ve been here 10 years,” Embiid told reporters postgame, apparently irritated by the lack of noise from home fans.
“Yes, it irritates me, especially because Philadelphia is considered a sports city.
“They always showed up and I don’t think that should happen. Yes. It’s not okay.”
Chants of “MVP” rained down from the stands as Knicks guard Jalen Brunson scored a franchise-record 47 points in the playoffs.
“I’m not going to lie, this Philadelphia fan base, I’ve said this before, they’re very relentless, very passionate,” Brunson said, via New York Post.
“I mean, I’m an Eagles fan, I would know. But seeing the Knicks, hearing the Knicks here is really cool.
“That means they are real. No matter where we are, they will be there.
“So I’m grateful and a lot of situations wouldn’t be done without them.”
NBC Video Producer for the Sixers Spencer McKercher took to X question how Knicks fans could “take control.”
“I just interviewed Sixers fans and in all my years of working here I have not seen a fan base take over as much as the Knicks fans here,” he wrote.
“There are people selling Knicks SHIRTS outside in the lobby. What’s going on?”
They always showed up and I don’t think that should happen
Joel Embiid on Sixers fans
The Knicks got off to a bad start on Sunday night, falling behind 27-17 in the first quarter.
But they fought back, scoring 60 points in the next two quarters to take the lead.
Embiid scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, but was unable to stop the inspired Brunson.
The Knicks star made 18 of 34 shots from the field and dished out 10 assists to his teammates.
New York leads the seven-game series 3-1 and can advance to the Conference semifinals with a victory Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
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