Philadelphia fans are still angry after the Knicks’ improbable 104-101 win over the 76ers in Game 2 of their first-round series. So much so that they are taking their frustrations out on Villanova University.
After the Knicks’ win, Twitter/X wrote bill“Our boys @jalenbrunson1 and @Divincenzo hit two HUGE 3s to seal the win in Game 2.”
The backlash became a hotbed for 76ers fans. All variations of “Delete this tweet,” “You’re not a Philly school,” and many more were written in response. This led to Jalen Brunson is asked about the reactions on social media after Wednesday’s training.
The guard who helped the Wildcats to two national championships in 2016 and 2018 had to search for words before finally saying, “In their eyes, we are not a Philly school. But apparently if we win, we’re a Philly school.
Villanova is located about 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia.
Jos Hartwho was in the 2016 team was perplexed by the reactions and the always honest striker responded more bluntly.
“That’s stupid. We have Villanova in our blood. That’s a bond that goes deeper than where you come from or who you support,” he explained. “We have a bond there that goes beyond basketball and things like that It’s crazy that Philly fans are angry about things like that. That’s who we are, we’re a family. We play for those who come before us.
“I don’t care. I think it’s crazy that Philly fans are upset about that. Whether they like it or not, Villanova is in our blood.”
Brunson, Hart and fellow Villanova alumni Donte DiVincenzo helped the Knicks take a 2-0 lead. Game 3 takes place Friday evening in Philadelphia.
