3 observations after Sixers fall in devastating Game 2 loss to Knicks


by NBC Sports Philadelphia

NBC Sports Philadelphia— The Sixers dropped a devastating Game 2 to the Knicks on Monday night, falling to a 104-101 loss at Madison Square Garden.

NBC4 Washington—Irate Sixers set to file grievance over officiating in Knicks series after hectic Game 2 loss. Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse and the Sixers had low opinions of the late-game officiating following the team's controversial Game 2 loss to the Knicks.

Liberty Ballers—Sixers Bell Ringer: Maxey, Embiid duo posts 69 points in gut-wrenching Game 2 loss to Knicks. Bell Ringer Totals:Joel Embiid - 22Tyrese Maxey - 20Kelly Oubre Jr. - 10Tobias Harris - 7Paul Reed - 4De’Anthony Melton - 3Jaden Springer - 3Ricky Council IV - 2Buddy Hield - 2Nico Batum - 1Patrick Beverley - 1Danuel House Jr. - 1Furkan Korkmaz - 1Kyle Lowry - 1KJ Martin - 1Cam Payne - 1Terquavion Smith - 1 I’m honestly still in shock. What the hell just happened? The Philadelphia 76ers allowed the New York Knicks a 8-0 run in the last 30 seconds to throw away Game 2 104-101 on Monday night. It...

Daily Mail—Sixers coach Nick Nurse says refs IGNORED his pleas for a timeout before turnover that led to Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo's go-ahead 3-pointer in New York's Game 2 win. Even for a building known for its volume, Madison Square Garden got loud for Game 2 of the New York Knicks' opening-round series with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.