76ers Emerge Victorious in Overtime Thriller, Cutting Knicks Lead to 3-2

Maxey's Heroics Save the Day

In a heart-pounding overtime battle, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a crucial 104-99 victory over the New York Knicks, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Tyrese Maxey emerged as the hero, scoring a decisive seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation to force overtime.

Overtime Drama

With the score tied at 94-94, Maxey took over. He sank a driving layup to give the 76ers a 96-94 lead, then drained a clutch three-pointer to extend it to 99-94. The Knicks fought back, but Maxey sealed the win with two more free throws.

Maxey's performance capped off a remarkable night for the 76ers, who rallied back from a 16-point deficit in the second half. Joel Embiid led the charge with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while James Harden added 20 points.

Knicks' Playoff Hopes Dented

The loss is a setback for the Knicks, who now trail 3-2 in the series. They will look to regain momentum in Game 6 on Sunday, but the 76ers have shown resilience and will be determined to tie the series.

The winner of Game 6 will advance to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.