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Knicks fans score against hapless Philly even at Sixers’ arena: ‘All you can see is blue and orange’

Nypost · · 539 words · By Steven Vago; Nicole Rosenthal
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Knicks fans thwarted the Philadelphia 76ers’ evil plot to block them from Game 4 of the play-offs at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philly on Sunday — packing the site to watch their beloved team cruise to victory.

Claims checked 5
Techniques found 3
Topics 2

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center67%
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3 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

Knicks fans thwarted the Philadelphia 76ers’ evil plot to block them from Game 4 of the play-offs at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philly on Sunday — packing the site to watch their beloved team cruise to victory.

Why it matters

“It’s terrible,” admitted Sixers fan Tiffany Fenstermaker of Allentown, Pa., to The Post during halftime at the arena.

Common ground

“The whole stadium is Knicks fans!” A security guard at the stadium estimated that the crowd was “about 90 percent” for the Knicks.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/10/us-news/knicks-fans-score-against-hapless-philly-e…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing name calling / labeling helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 70% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing exaggeration / hyperbole helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the loser Philly team even restricting sales to those living in the “Greater Philadelphia area,””
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Three independent sources confirm that the Philadelphia 76ers restricted ticket sales to residents of the Greater Philadelphia area to prevent Knicks fans from attending.
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web search NEUTRAL — Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid celebrates following his team’s victory over the Boston Celtics after the Game 7 in a first-round series, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Boston. |Sales to this event will be …
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/05/a-knicks-takeover-in-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — This means only residents of the Greater Philadelphia area will be able to buy a ticket from the 76ers official channels. Tickets are now available for the three scheduled home games at Xfinity Mobile…
https://northeasttimes.com/2026/05/06/157133/
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web search NEUTRAL — 76ers restrict ticket access to fans in Philadelphia to keep out Knicks fans in second-round playoff series.In order to avoid that, the Sixers announced on their ticket purchasing website that they'll…
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers-knicks-playoff-tick…
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Claim 2: “his team clobbered the Sixers 144 to 114, clinching a spot in the East Conference finals”
SINGLE SOURCE
While one source confirms the Knicks swept the 76ers and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals, there is no evidence in the provided results confirming the specific score of 144-114. The other results are irrelevant (Wikipedia general info, New England Revolution score).
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web search NEUTRAL — The Knicks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden, an arena they sh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks
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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference finals, setting an NBA postseason record with 11 three-pointers in the first quarter.The New York Knicks were superb as they swept the 76ers. Pho…
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/10/nba-playoffs-k…
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web search NEUTRAL — New England Revolution defeat New York City FC, 2-1.
https://985thesportshub.com/
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Claim 3: “Game 4 of the play-offs at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philly on Sunday”
SINGLE SOURCE
The web search results provided for this claim are irrelevant, returning links to online gaming websites (CrazyGames, Poki, MSN Games) instead of sports news or venue information. No evidence was found to confirm the date or location of Game 4.
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web search NEUTRAL — Play free online games at CrazyGames, the best place to play high-quality browser games. We add new games every day. Have fun!
https://www.crazygames.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover new games on Poki! Explore the latest online releases, from satisfying simulations to engaging puzzle challenges and action-packed adventures. Play free web games instantly in the new games c…
https://poki.com/en/new
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web search NEUTRAL — Play free online games in MSN, including Solitaire, Crosswords, Word Games and more. Play arcade, puzzle, strategy, sports and other fun games for free. Enjoy!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/play
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Claim 4: “businesses largely erased “Philly” from their cheesesteak menus from Manhattan to Long Island last week.”
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Two independent news reports confirm that restaurants and bars from Manhattan to Long Island removed 'Philly' from their cheesesteak menus to support the Knicks.
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web search NEUTRAL — A cheesesteak (also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, cheesesteak sandwich, cheese steak, or steak and cheese) is a sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak (often r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheesesteak
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web search NEUTRAL — Restaurants across New York City and Long Island are striking the word Philly from their menus to support the Knicks as they face off against the Sixers in the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals, acc…
https://www.inquirer.com/food/big-apple-cheesesteak-new-york…
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web search NEUTRAL — Restaurants and bars from Manhattan to Long Island were banning “Philly” cheesesteaks from the menu as the Knicks take on the 76ers in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Semifinals.
https://theloadedgunn.com/ny-eateries-bars-ban-philly-cheese…
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Claim 5: “The overwhelming New York representation occurred after Sixers’ star Joel Embiid last week urged Philadelphia-area ticket-holders not to sell to New York fans.”
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Multiple independent sources (YouTube, Google News, and another news report) confirm that Joel Embiid urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to New York Knicks fans.
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web search NEUTRAL — Joel Embiid wants Philadelphia fans at the Philadelphia games. Good luck with that. One way or another, the Knicks know the New Yorkers are coming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQY-cTch_IE
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web search NEUTRAL — Embiid urges 76ers fans not to sell playoff tickets to Knicks fans: ‘If you need money, I’ve got you’.Sixers-Knicks tickets for playoff games at Xfinity Mobile Arena restricted to Philadelphia-area re…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Philly star Joel Embiid even begged Sixers fans not to sell their playoff tickets on the resale market to New York fans, over fears the Knicks faithful would turn Xfinity Mobile Arena into MSG South w…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/us-news/knicks-fans-send-messa…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.