Joel Embiid criticises officials after Knicks take 3-0 lead

11 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 9

After Philadelphia's Game 3 loss, Embiid pointed to a 32-16 free-throw gap at Xfinity Mobile Arena and suggested calls favoured New York.
The Knicks pulled away with a 9-0 fourth-quarter run, with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges helping put the 76ers on the brink.
Despite Philadelphia limiting ticket sales and donating seats to first responders, thousands of Knicks fans attended, and New York can complete a sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday.

When a team loses its home crowd, does it signal a deeper problem with the franchise's connection to its city?

Was Embiid's complaint about referees a valid grievance or a calculated excuse for Philadelphia's on-court collapse?

Is the traditional home-court advantage in professional sports becoming obsolete in the era of digital resale markets?