Just when it looked as though the Sixers would wrap up a victory in Game 2, ignored timeout calls, missed fouls, and an untimely offensive rebound by the Knicks put Philadelphia into a two-games-to-zero hole, 104-101.
After appearing to survive a Joel Embiid injury scare, the Sixers got beat on the effort plays and lost their bet against Josh Hart hitting threes as the Knicks took Game 1, 111-104.
Exciting weekend for Philly sports fans: Sixers play the Knicks in the NBA Playoffs, Phillies look to keep winning series, and Eagles prepare for the NFL Draft
The Sixers have no choice but to face demons in the 2024 postseason. They will face one on Wednesday when the Miami Heat come to Philadelphia in a Play-In game for the right to battle the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2024 playoffs.
The Phillies will debut their new City Connect uniforms at Home Friday night while across the street the 76ers will look to improve their playoff position