Joel Embiid miffed by FT disparity in 76ers' Game 3 loss to Knicks: 'I guess it's good when New York wins'
The Knicks attempted 32 free throws on Friday night, twice as many as the Sixers.
Right from the jump, Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the No. 7 seeded Philadelphia 76ers and No. 3 seeded New York Knicks was supremely physical, particularly down low, where an injury-plagued Joel Embiid was battling against a foul-prone Karl-Anthony Towns.
Vehement complaints following calls and no-calls were part of a pivotal matchup that resulted in the Knicks taking a commanding, 3-0 lead in the series on the road . Embiid, who played despite an ankle sprain and hip soreness , was often seen pleading his case to refs throughout the night in Philadelphia. After the game, the seven-time All-Star and one-time NBA MVP was asked if he thought officials let more go than usual.
“I'm not sure. Maybe it was let go on our end,” Embiid told reporters, via SNY . “They shot 32 free throws.
We had 16. And we're not a team that shoots a lot of 3s. We attack with the ball on the ground.