Knicks fans' takeover in Philadelphia adds to New York's dominance: I used to think Philly was a sports town' | amNewYork

"Knicks forward Josh Hart knows a bit about the rigors of calling Philadelphia home. He helped Villanova win its second-ever national championship in 2016, and his No. 3 hangs in the rafters of Xfinity Mobile Arena, which just so happens to be the home of the 76ers. The same 76ers that Hart and his former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges obliterated in the Eastern Conference semifinals a 144-114 blowout, securing a series sweep and the Knicks' second straight trip to the conference finals."

"On a night in which they tied an NBA postseason record with 25 made three-pointers, Knicks fans made the trip to Philadelphia to take over the Sixers' home to add further insult to their rivals' injury. I used to think Philly was a sports town, Hart began. I don't know if it is anymore. Mother's Day weekend could not have been a worse one for the Philadelphia sports scene as a whole."

"Less than 24 hours later, Knicks fans were chanting Duece as Miles McBride filling in for the injured OG Anunoby knocked down seven three-pointers on his way to 25 points. I knew the Knicks had crazy fans, passionate fans, McBride said. But for them to travel the way they've traveled throughout my career and be as loud and always have our backs, it's been amazing I'm grateful for our fans traveling. It's special to play for New York and represent the city. To have a crowd like that was amazing. It's a really cool feeling."

"Brunson, who had 22 points of his own in Game 4, said. It's something that I will always think is one of the coolest things in the world, w"

Knicks forward Josh Hart described Philadelphia as once a strong sports town, but said the atmosphere during the playoffs felt different. Hart referenced his Villanova ties and noted his No. 3 jersey hangs in the 76ers’ arena. The Knicks swept the 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 144-114 blowout, earning their second straight trip to the conference finals. In Game 4, the Knicks tied an NBA postseason record with 25 made three-pointers. Miles McBride, filling in for the injured OG Anunoby, scored 25 points with seven three-pointers. Knicks fans traveled heavily and stayed loud, and players credited their support as a motivating factor.

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