Joel Embiid alleges referee bias in Game 3 with 76ers’ hopes fading: ‘I guess it’s good when New York wins’
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Joel Embiid expressed frustration over the disparity in free-throw attempts during the Knicks' 108-94 Game 3 win, noting New York shot 32 free throws compared to Philadelphia's 16.
- The Knicks' high free-throw count was partly due to Mitchell Robinson's eight attempts under the 76ers' Hack-a-Mitch strategy, while Jalen Brunson accounted for over half of Philadelphia's attempts.
- Embiid and Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns both showed visible frustration with officiating, including missed calls and questionable fouls that influenced the game's momentum.
- A controversial foul call against Quentin Grimes late in the third quarter led to free throws that extended the Knicks' lead, a pivotal moment that frustrated the 76ers and their fans.
- Despite the free-throw disparity, the 76ers would have still lost even if the extra free throws were subtracted, leaving them down 3-0 in the series and facing elimination.
