Overview
- Philadelphia saw both the Flyers and 76ers swept out of the second round within about 24 hours.
- The Flyers fell 3-2 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 on a shot that glanced off goalie Dan Vladař’s glove.
- The 76ers then lost 144-114 to the New York Knicks in Game 4 to finish a lopsided sweep.
- Each team had raised hopes with first-round breakthroughs, with the Flyers ousting Pittsburgh and the 76ers rallying from 3-1 to beat Boston.
- The double exit deepened a rough stretch for local fans after the Phillies’ 10-game skid led to Rob Thomson’s firing.