Tiki Unloads on Joel Embiid After Knicks Blow Out Philly
Tiki Unloads on Joel Embiid After Knicks Blow Out Philly  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Tue May 05 2026
Description: The Knicks opened their playoff series against Philadelphia with a statement and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down exactly why New York looks so dangerous right now. From Jalen Brunson’s unstoppable scoring to Karl Anthony Towns forcing impossible defensive matchups, the guys explain how the Knicks completely overwhelmed the Sixers in Game 1. They also dive into the team’s growing chemistry, elite ball movement, and why this version of the Knicks finally looks fully connected heading into a deep playoff run. The conversation also centers around Joel Embiid accusing Mikal Bridges of dirty play after a hard screen sequence and whether the Sixers are already mentally cracking under the pressure. Evan and Tiki debate Embiid’s comments, discuss the adjustments Nick Nurse has to make, and explain why the Knicks’ playoff experience together could be the biggest difference in the series.