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There is one Knicks concern emerging from Game 1 rout of 76ers

Nypost · · 392 words · By Jared Schwartz
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It didn’t end up mattering in a blowout, but it’s something worth monitoring going forward.

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What happened

It didn’t end up mattering in a blowout, but it’s something worth monitoring going forward.

Why it matters

Nick Nurse pretty much forced the Knicks to play Ariel Hukporti during their 137-98 bludgeoning of the 76ers in Game 1 Monday night at Madison Square Garden.

Common ground

It’s something that could actually play a factor in a closer game if Mitchell Robinson’s free-throw woes continue.

Perspective signals

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

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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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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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He is just 5-for-17 from the line this postseason.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny Mitchell Robinson's total postseason free-throw record.
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Claim 2: “Landry Shamet... has been out of the rotation since Game 3 of the first round.”
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The web search results provided for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing 'Squishmallows' plush toys instead of Landry Shamet's playing rotation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Squish time is playtime when you add this plush to your Squishmallows Squad. This ultra-squeezable 5-inch little plush is made with high-quality and ultrasoft
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web search NEUTRAL — Add some color to your Squishmallows pound with this blue-eyed, bashful pup. Squishmallows are so much fun to squish and cuddle! From couch cushions, to twin beds, this friendly pup is the perfect new…
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web search NEUTRAL — Squishmallows are cute, cuddly, and ready to join your squad. Made with super soft, marshmallow-like material, Squishmallows offer comfort, support and warmth
https://kellytoysonline.com/squishmallows-babs-the-bluejay-4…
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Claim 3: “56 percent of ticket purchases on secondary markets for Game 3 have a ZIP code from New York or New Jersey, according to TickPick.”
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The provided web results for TickPick describe the company and general secondary market trends, but do not contain the specific statistic regarding 56% of Game 3 ticket purchases coming from NY or NJ.
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web search NEUTRAL — TickPick (founded in 2011) is an online marketplace for events tickets based in New York, New York that allows users to bid on tickets.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TickPick
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web search NEUTRAL — The only ticketing platform built for fans. Buy tickets with no hidden fees or sell tickets with pro-level tools. Best Price Guarantee on live concerts, sports, and theater.
https://www.tickpick.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Therefore, there is still a huge demand for secondary market ticketing. Such policies eliminate legal ways of selling and buying tickets, such as through ticket procurement services or secondary marke…
https://www.theamericanconsumer.org/2025/06/report-update-se…
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Claim 4: “the Knicks [beat the 76ers] 137-98 bludgeoning of the 76ers in Game 1 Monday night at Madison Square Garden”
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Two independent cross-references from the New York Post confirm the Knicks defeated the 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 on a Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 New York Knicks season is the 80th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On June 3, 2025, the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_New_York_Knicks_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks co…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023–24 New York Knicks season was the 78th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks reached the knockout stage of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023–24_New_York_Knicks_season
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Claim 5: “The 76ers previously announced that they were limiting their ticket sales to residents in the Philadelphia area.”
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Three independent sources (Yahoo Sports, a report on Sixers ticket restrictions, and an article on 'Knicks takeover') confirm that the 76ers limited ticket sales to residents of the Philadelphia area to prevent Knicks fans from buying them.
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web search NEUTRAL — Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz react to the Philadelphia 76ers limiting ticket sales to those with a Philadelphia address in an attempt to prevent New York Knicks fans from bu…
https://sports.yahoo.com/video/76ers-limit-ticket-sales-to-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 76ers released single-game tickets at Sunday for their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks.Sales on Ticketmaster were restricted to fans from the Greater Philadelphia area, shu…
https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-ticket-sales-restrict…
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web search NEUTRAL — Geo-fencing, in sports ticket lingo. A message on their website over the weekend read: “Xfinity Mobile Arena is located in Philadelphia, PA. Sales to this event will be restricted to residents of Grea…
https://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/national-sports/2026/05/…
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Claim 6: “Only 15 percent came from Pennsylvania.”
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The provided web results for the number '15' are mathematical definitions and do not contain any information regarding ticket purchase percentages for Game 3.
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web search NEUTRAL — In decimal, 15 contains the digits 1 and 5 and is the result of adding together the integers from 1 to 5 (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = 15). The only other number with this property (in decimal) is 27.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/15_(number)
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web search NEUTRAL — Definition of 15 in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of 15. What does 15 mean? Information and translations of 15 in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
https://www.definitions.net/definition/15
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore the hidden nature of 15, an odd semiprime number composed of two distinct primes multiplied together. Includes Prime Factorization, Divisors, Bases and Fun Facts for students, number lovers an…
https://numbermatics.com/n/15/
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Claim 7: “Robinson went 0-for-4 from the line”
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The claim states Robinson went 0-for-4 from the line. However, web search evidence explicitly states that in Game 1, Robinson 'had gone 3-of-10 at the line'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2025-26 NBA season stats per game for Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/4351852/mitchel…
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web search NEUTRAL — The results favored the defending champs: Robinson shot just 4-of-12 from the free throw line in the loss, including several momentum-halting misses. He had gone 3-of-10 at the line in Game 1 and ...
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/mitchell-robinson-free-thro…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2025-26 NBA season stats per game for Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks on ESPN (IN). Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
https://www.espn.in/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/4351852/mitchell…
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.