Knicks take care of business, then jab Philly fans...
Key takeaways
- PHILADELPHIA -- There was exhausted jubilation at Xfnity Mobile Arena as the New York Knicks clinched their second straight berth in the Eastern Conference finals, but the noise didn't come from their bench.
- This time around, securing the victory was light work.
- It prompted Knicks forward Josh Hart to take a shot right in the heart of Philadelphia fans in the aftermath of the blowout win.
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PHILADELPHIA -- There was exhausted jubilation at Xfnity Mobile Arena as the New York Knicks clinched their second straight berth in the Eastern Conference finals, but the noise didn't come from their bench.
Instead, it came from the droves of Knicks fans who took over the road arena yet again and watched their team sweep its way into the NBA's final four with a resounding, record-setting 144-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
For the Knicks players, it wasn't like the unbridled emotion that took over Madison Square Garden following their unexpected series win over the then-champion Boston Celtics last year -- with fans later taking over midtown Manhattan, light posts and all.