76ers star Joel Embiid pleads with Philly fans to not do this ahead of second round series vs. Knicks
The team used Ticketmaster geo-fencing to keep playoff tickets with local buyers as New York fans and resale platforms still posed a risk.
- The 76ers implemented 'geo-fencing' on Ticketmaster for their playoff series against the New York Knicks, restricting ticket sales to the Greater Philadelphia area to keep seats for local supporters.
- Prompted by previous takeovers, Joel Embiib pleaded with fans not to sell tickets, as Knicks supporters consistently filled the arena to create a home-court edge on the road.
- The Detroit Pistons and The Carolina Hurricanes previously employed similar ticket restrictions during their 2024 and 2022 playoffs, as teams attempt to ensure tickets remain with local fans.
- Despite the restrictions, nothing prevents Knicks fans from purchasing tickets on secondary sites like StubHub, as resale platforms remain open without requiring proof-of-residency.
- As the series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday, tickets on StubHub start at about $220 and top $1,000, testing whether local fans will honor the team's request.
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A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters. The Sixers need Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP, who missed Game 2 against the Knicks due to injuries.
76ers star Joel Embiid pleads with Philly fans to not do this ahead of second round series vs. Knicks
Knicks fans were out in full force on the road to watch their team decimate the Atlanta Hawks in a historic Game 6 rout, and ahead of New York’s forthcoming best-of-seven against Philadelphia, 76ers star Joel Embiid has clearly taken note of the traveling blue-and-orange army.
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