Knicks Fans Take Over 76ers' Home Arena — Again

Xfinity Mobile Arena has become a second home for New York Knicks supporters.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Knicks fans dominated the atmosphere at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, cheering loudly throughout the Knicks' 138-89 blowout victory over the 76ers. Knicks players like Josh Hart and Jose Alvarado acknowledged the strong fan support, with Alvarado saying the fans' energy gets him going. The Knicks showcased excellent ball movement, recording 41 assists as a team.

Why it matters

The Knicks' ability to draw large crowds of their own fans on the road, especially in a rival's home arena, demonstrates the team's growing popularity and national fanbase. This type of road-game atmosphere can provide a significant home-court advantage for the Knicks and make it difficult for opposing teams to play in front of a hostile crowd.

The details

The Knicks have now taken over the 76ers' home arena twice this season, with Knicks fans dominating the atmosphere. Knicks players like Josh Hart and Jose Alvarado praised the fans' energy and support. The Knicks also showcased excellent ball movement, recording a season-high 41 assists as a team.

  • The Knicks' 138-89 blowout win over the 76ers took place on February 11, 2026.

The players

Josh Hart

A Knicks guard who acknowledged the strong Knicks fan support at the 76ers' home arena.

Jose Alvarado

A Knicks guard who was serenaded by Knicks fans throughout the game and said their energy gets him going.

Mike Brown

The Knicks' head coach who praised his team's ball movement and ability to share the basketball, with the Knicks recording a season-high 41 assists.

Joel Embiid

The 76ers' star center who missed the game due to a knee injury.

Quentin Grimes

The 76ers' player who missed the game due to illness.

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What they’re saying

“It's fun. Kind of getting used to it now. Everywhere on the East Coast it's really Knick fans coming out and showing love. Boston is tough obviously. Everywhere else we feel like we always have the majority of the fans on the East Coast. Shoutout to them.”

— Josh Hart, Knicks Guard (New York Post)

“I see the fans, their energy is unmatched. They show their support, they're gonna use their voice and it gets me going, so I'm gonna do the same energy back for them.”

— Jose Alvarado, Knicks Guard (New York Post)

“I'm blown away with our guys' ability to share the basketball with one another. A lot of good playmakers, a lot of good passers, so to see that was a lot of fun.”

— Mike Brown, Knicks Head Coach (New York Post)

What’s next

The Knicks will look to continue their strong play and fan support as they head into the All-Star break. They will hope to get key players like OG Anunoby healthy during the break to make a push in the second half of the season.

The takeaway

The Knicks' ability to draw large crowds of their own fans on the road, even in a rival's home arena, demonstrates the team's growing popularity and national fanbase. This type of road-game atmosphere can provide a significant home-court advantage for the Knicks and make it difficult for opposing teams to play in front of a hostile crowd.