Joel Embiid after Sixers win in New York: 'Sometimes, it's good to be hated'

But it wasn’t until Saturday night that Joel Embiid finally made his first appearance at the Garden since that heated postseason battle, finishing with 26 points (9-of-15 shooting from the field), 10 rebounds and five assists in the 76ers’ 130-119 win over the Knicks. “I love being here. It’s my favorite place in the entire world,” Embiid said. “It’s always good to be here, talk back to the fans. They were quiet today. I guess that’s what happens when you’re losing the whole game. I had fun going back-and-forth with them. Sometimes, it’s good to be liked. Sometimes, it’s good to be hated.”

New York Post