Today, the 76ers challenged the Knicks on the road, and finally won 112:106 by Maxey's strong play, and the big score was 2:3. After the game, the coaches and players of both sides were interviewed by reporters.
Reflecting on the win, 76ers head coach Nurse said: "I don't think it's ideal. We didn't play well and the team persevered with all courage. ”
76ers head coach Nas
Comments: The 76ers played up and down in this game. He led by seven points in the first quarter and scored only 17 points in the second time, giving the Knicks a six-point lead at halftime. With seven points trailing in the final minute of the fourth quarter, Maxey pulled the 76ers back from the line of death and dragged the game into overtime to emerge victorious.
Speaking about Embiid's nine turnovers, Nurse said: "I'll have to watch the game footage and hopefully we'll have some answers. ”
Comment: Embiid struggled today and can be said to be sleepwalking. He scored just 19 points on 4-of-19 shooting from the field, and although he had 16 rebounds and 10 assists, nine turnovers almost gave the 76ers a bitter end. Before the game, the 76ers said that Embiid had a migraine, perhaps because he didn't rest well, causing him to still sleepwalk today.
Commenting on the loss, Knicks head coach Thibodeau said, "It was a tough loss. We were ahead and at the end Maxey hit a big shot and we had to be tougher when we were ahead. ”
Comments: The Knicks controlled the situation in the first half, leading by 6 points. With 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Knicks led 96-90 and the Knicks saw the light of day. But Maxi made a 3+1 and a 3-pointer to drag the game into overtime. The Knicks eventually conceded and ultimately lost.
When asked who he was likening in the final quarter, Maxey said, "That was a long time ago, and I'm going to look back at Reggie Miller's game against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. ”
Maxi
Comments: In the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals G1, Pacers player Miller scored 8 points in the last 8.9 seconds to defeat the Knicks. Today, with 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Maxey scored seven straight points to send the game into overtime. In overtime, the 76ers defeated the Knicks 15-9. In this game, Maxey played 51 minutes, 17 of 30 shots, 7 of 12 three-pointers, and scored 46 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists.
Embiid said after the game about the Knicks' home fan "Fark Embiid": "New York is my favorite city in the whole world. If I have to be this punching bag, I can accept it. ”
Embiid
Comments: Embiid is the pillar of the 76ers, and his play plays an important role in the victory or defeat of the 76ers, and Knicks fans are well aware of this. In this game, Embiid shot 7 of 19, only 19 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, and had 9 turnovers. Thanks to Maxey's play, otherwise the shouting of Knicks fans would have worked.
Speaking about how it feels to defend Brunson, 76ers player Harris said: "He's very cunning, he can make fouls and get to the free throw line. He will tempt you to jump at certain moments and throw you off balance. He's definitely a tough opponent to defend. ”
76ers player Harris
Comments: Brunson is the Knicks' number one star and a key defensive target for the 76ers. Under the watchful eye of the 76ers, Brunson made four turnovers, especially a passing error with 20 seconds left in overtime, which led to the Knicks' final defeat. Brunson made six of nine free throws in the game. Harris played 49 minutes and had 19 points and eight rebounds on 7-of-11 shooting, while Brunson played 51 minutes and had 40 points, three rebounds, six assists, three steals and four turnovers on 15-of-32 shooting.
Speaking about the loss, Knicks player Hart said: "It's a game we should have won. Now all we can do is watch the footage, regroup and get ready for Friday's game. ”
Comments: The Knicks may not have expected to be caught up with a 6-point lead in the last 20 seconds. At the moment, the Knicks are leading 3-2, and as long as they learn their lessons, they are likely to advance to the next round.
G6 between the Knicks and the 76ers will be played at the 76ers' home court, and the game will be played at 1 a.m. on May 3.