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Embiid’s 34 Points Seal Win, Stops Knicks Ticket Resale

5/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Joel Embiid urged fans not to sell tickets to New York Knicks supporters and said he would give money to any fan tempted.
He posted 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as the 76ers beat Boston 109-100 in Game 7 on May 2, completing a 3-1 comeback.
Tickets for Games 3, 4 and 6 will be sold only to Greater Philadelphia residents verified by billing address.

History

Historical Context

The May 2024 Game 7 ticket policy reflects a growing push against touting, echoing the July 2018 UK amendment that criminalized bot-based purchases and authorized unlimited fines. The parallel shows how recent legal steps are influencing professional-sports resale practices and prompting other leagues to adopt similar verification measures across major markets worldwide globally.

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Story summary

Joel Embiid urged fans not to sell tickets to New York Knicks supporters and said he would give money to any fan tempted.
He posted 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as the 76ers beat Boston 109-100 in Game 7 on May 2, completing a 3-1 comeback.
Tickets for Games 3, 4 and 6 will be sold only to Greater Philadelphia residents verified by billing address.

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