Philadelphia icon supports Joel Embiid and the 76ers following their Game 4 matchup against the Knicks.
Since commencing their opening-round series versus the New York Knicks more than a week ago, the Sixers have struggled to find success.
Facing defeat convincingly in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden, the Sixers almost secured a win in Game 2 but relinquished a substantial lead late in the fourth quarter, allowing the Knicks to send them back to Philadelphia trailing by two games.
In Game 3, Joel Embiid’s standout performance helped the Sixers achieve their most dominant victory of the series thus far, swinging the momentum in their favor.
Anticipating a potential repeat performance in Game 4 on Sunday, Philadelphia fell short on their home court, which ended up feeling like a home game for the Knicks due to the strong presence of their fan base.
The sizable contingent of New York fans traveling for the game irked Sixers center Joel Embiid, who expressed his frustration in a postgame statement about the Knicks fans nearly dominating the Wells Fargo Center for Game 4, sparking some controversy among the Sixers’ fan base.
Philly-native rapper Meek Mill voiced his support for the Sixers’ star player, questioning fans who seemed to be turning on last year’s MVP. Additionally, he encouraged Sixers fans to reciprocate the energy shown by the Knicks’ fans by filling up Madison Square Garden in the upcoming games.
