Maxey Laments Knicks Fans Dominating 76ers' Home Playoff Crowd
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey expressed frustration over heavy New York Knicks fan presence at home playoff games after a Game 4 loss on May 10, 2026. The Knicks won 144-114 to complete a second-round sweep. Maxey said the opposing fans made the arena louder than Madison Square Garden during their regular-season meetings.
Knicks supporters filled Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4, held on May 8 and May 10. Maxey addressed the crowd imbalance in his postgame news conference, stating, "It absolutely sucks, if I'm being honest. It just sucks." He noted the team performed better in New York but felt the home environment favored Knicks fans more.
The 76ers lost their Atlantic Division rivals in decisive fashion, marking the eighth time in nine recent playoff appearances they failed to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Philadelphia last advanced that far in 2001 en route to the NBA Finals.
Maxey called on his team to win games and boost home support, adding, "We got to put a stop to it as a team. Winning these games, that's gonna make our fans louder than theirs." The 76ers season ends with the early exit.
