On May 1, Beijing time, in the fierce matchup of the NBA playoffs, Tyrese Maxey, the backcourt core of the Philadelphia 76ers, stepped forward at a critical moment and helped the team win the battle with the strongest playoff performance in his career so far.
In the face of teammate Embiid's continued slump, Maxey's supernatural play in the fourth quarter not only reminded us of Maddy's moment, but also became the number one contributor to the 76ers' 112-106 overtime victory with 46 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists.
Embiid had 19 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists and five blocks for the first triple-double of his playoff career, but he had nine turnovers and almost knocked the team out. Fortunately, teammate Maxi continued to break out, using his top-notch three-point shooting ability to save the situation, and finally helped the team escape.
Maxey showed his big heart at a crucial moment in the fourth quarter, scoring seven straight points in the final 28 seconds of the game, including a brilliant 3+1 and a life-saving three-pointer, a performance reminiscent of Maddy's legendary moment when he scored 13 points in 35 seconds. Maxey's wave of operations helped the 76ers drag the game into overtime, and even sealed the victory with two key free throws in overtime.
The 76ers were able to turn the game around, and Maxey's all-round performance was an important factor, which can be said to be indispensable. He scored 46 points on 10-of-19 shooting, 7-of-11 three-pointers and 9-of-9 from the free-throw line, and he also contributed five rebounds and nine assists, which are luxurious in a playoff game. Maxey's outstanding performance allowed him to finally beat Brunson in the individual matchup of the series and become the brightest star of the 76ers.
In the first four games of the series, Maxey has performed quite well, scoring 33, 35, 25 and 23 points respectively, averaging close to 30 points per game, which is the key to the 76ers being able to bite the score. However, due to Embiid's slump, the 76ers fell behind 1-3 in the first four games. In this crucial G5, Maxey's outburst gave the 76ers a glimmer of life. It can be said that compared to Embiid's hip-pulling performance many times, Maxey is more like the number one person on this team, maintaining the suspense of the series.
Maxey single-handedly helped the 76ers to victory in this crucial game, making his name remembered by fans around the world, which is a classic masterpiece of his career.
Now, at just 21 years old, he has already shown the potential of a superstar on the playoff stage. Ever since Harden left Philadelphia, fans have been concerned that the team's outside offensive firepower would not be sustainable, but Maxey's growth and refinement have completely dispelled that doubt. Although Embiid is the MVP, it is difficult for him to maintain a stable performance like Jokic in the high-end matchup, and at this time Maxey needs to step up and take responsibility; obviously, Maxey now has the strength to fulfill his value, and he will be the most reliable assistant by Embiid's side.
If he can maintain this form, Maxey will definitely become a bright star for the 76ers and even the entire league in the NBA in the future.
Fans, what do you think of Maxey's performance in this game?Has he become a future star for the 76ers?Leave your predictions and opinions in the comments section and let's discuss.