It’s no secret New York and Philadelphia’s fan bases are among the most passionate in sports. And on Sunday, both sides voiced those allegiances with dueling Eagles chants during the 76ers-Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
The first chant began late in the first quarter, with the Sixers leading, 33–14. Philly fans showered Knicks guard Quentin Grimes with “E-A-G-L-E-S .... Eagles!” at the free throw line in a scene that probably only would have happened in the week approaching a Super Bowl with the Eagles involved.
