With the New York Knicks completing a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers this afternoon, organizers of the upcoming Adirei HaTorah gathering at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia can now breathe easier, as there is no longer any possibility of a scheduling conflict with a potential 76ers playoff home game.

The Adirei event — the fifth of its kind — is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, formerly known as the Wells Fargo Center, and concerns had lingered in recent weeks that a deep playoff run by the 76ers could potentially complicate arena availability.

Those concerns were erased today after the Knicks dismantled Philadelphia 144-114 to complete the second-round series sweep and eliminate the Sixers from the postseason.

The Knicks delivered a historic offensive performance in front of a heavily pro-New York crowd inside the Philadelphia arena, setting an NBA playoff record with 11 three-pointers in the first quarter. New York finished with 25 three-pointers overall and recorded the highest-scoring playoff game in franchise history. They will face either the Detroit Pistons or the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The New York Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson, while Deuce McBride erupted for seven three-pointers and 25 points. The Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season.

Knicks fans once again overtook the Philadelphia arena in massive numbers, waving brooms and “Always Knicks” towels throughout the game as the Sixers’ season came to an end.

A significant number of members of the frum community were on hand at Xfinity Mobile Arena for the Knicks victory, including noted Adirei supporter and baal tzedakah Mr. Shimi Jacobovits, Owner and Principal of Censible Marketing. Other in attendance included noted music producer, composer, and arranger Matt Dubb.

Meanwhile, preparations continue for what is expected to be one of the largest Torah gatherings in North America this year. The featured guest arriving from Eretz Yisroel for Adirei HaTorah will be Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik. The keynote address will be delivered by Rav Uri Deutsch.

Matzav.com has extensively covered each of the first four Adirei HaTorah events, publishing full reports, photographs, and detailed coverage of the gatherings, which have drawn tens of thousands in support of the lomdei Torah of Lakewood.