Knicks Fans Blame Cardi B for Team’s Loss to Sixers After Rapper and Offset Appear on Jumbotron

Knicks fans were quick to point fingers at Cardi B for their team’s defeat to the Sixers on Tuesday night. The rapper and her husband, Offset, were shown on the jumbotron just moments before the Knicks’ fourth-quarter collapse.

The couple arrived late to the game at Madison Square Garden and made their appearance on the big screen with only 28.9 seconds remaining, as the Knicks held a comfortable 96-90 lead, seemingly on the verge of advancing to the conference semifinals. However, two three-pointers from Tyrese Maxey turned the game around for Philadelphia, leading to an overtime victory for the Sixers.

Many Knicks supporters directed their frustration at Cardi B, labeling her as the team’s jinx. Some fans took to social media to express their displeasure, with one user urging the team to never allow her back again, while another demanded to keep her away from future Knicks games.

This incident adds to the ongoing debate surrounding the Knicks’ celebrity row and their practice of giving complimentary tickets to A-listers. Earlier in the series, Sixers wing Kelly Oubre Jr. criticized the team’s culture of prioritizing celebrities over genuine basketball fans.

Despite the disappointing loss, the Knicks had appeared poised to secure a series victory before Maxey’s late-game heroics. The former University of Kentucky guard delivered an outstanding performance, finishing with an impressive stat line of 46 points, five rebounds, and nine assists.

With the series now at 3-2 in favor of the Knicks, Game 6 becomes a crucial matchup for the Sixers as they seek to extend their playoff hopes. Tip-off is scheduled for 9pm ET on Thursday.