Maxey's 46 Points in Game 5 Force OT, 76ers Win 112-106 to Extend Series

May 1, 2024, 01:20 AM

In a thrilling NBA playoff Game 5 at Madison Square Garden, Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 112-106 overtime victory against the New York Knicks, forcing a Game 6 in their first-round series. Maxey delivered a standout performance, scoring 46 points, including a critical sequence in the final 25 seconds of regulation where he scored seven points to tie the game and send it into overtime. The Knicks, who had a chance to close out the series, were led by Jalen Brunson's 31 points. The series now moves back to Philadelphia, with the Knicks leading 3-2.