The NBA playoffs continue with the New York Knicks hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. The two teams were tied 3-1 in the first four games, with the New York Knicks leading the way and also getting a match point in this game. Once a home win is made, the New York Knicks will advance to the next round.
In this game, the two teams played very intensely. The New York Knicks blossomed more under the leadership of Brunson, and players such as Anunoby, Hart, and McBride played very well and led the team to the lead.
On the other hand, on the Philadelphia 76ers' side, Embiid's performance is relatively sluggish, although he is still very threatening, but the overall offensive efficiency is not too high, and the frequent mistakes also make the team very injured. The pace of the defensive end could not keep up with the opposing players, and they were clearly not at their best.
Whether the Philadelphia 76ers can advance or not, the burden is on Maxey, the most improved player this season, and Maxey has lived up to expectations and performed very well.
In the first quarter of the game, Maxi scored 11 points, showing a very good state of the game. scored 26 points in the second half, especially in the final quarter, scoring 17 points in a single quarter, making four of four three-pointers, and the magical play was amazing.
Especially in the last moment of the final quarter, when the game was only a dozen seconds left, when the New York Knicks led by 6 points, Maxey first successfully played a 3+1, and then hit a three-pointer again to tie the magical score and enter overtime. A series of performances also made the home court of the New York Knicks silent, the performance of a real superstar!
Regardless of whether the Philadelphia 76ers can finally advance to the next round, judging from the performance of this series, Maxey has grown into a true All-Star player and a real leader of the team.