New York Knicks Sweep Philadelphia 76ers: Was This Season A Success For Joel Embiid?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks completing the sweep of the 76ers and if this season was a success for Joel Embiid. The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks consistently outplayed Philadelphia with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant rebounding. The Sixers struggled to keep up despite efforts from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. In Game 4, New York capped off the series with a 144-114 victory while tying an NBA playoff record with 25 made three-pointers, securing a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. Following the loss, Joel Embiid called the season a success. Is he right? Was this season a success for Embiid and the Sixers? How good are the Knicks? Can they go to the NBA Finals?