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In Game 5, Tyrese Maxey shows why he's the perfect Joel Embiid co-star

May 1, 2024

Tyrese Maxey shrugging his shoulders after an otherworldly performance in New York.

Apr 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts during overtime in game 5 of the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK — Tyrese Maxey stared death in the face and smiled back on Tuesday night, scoring 46 points in an instant classic performance against the New York Knicks. It was once said that only Jesus saves more than Flyers goaltender Bernie Parent, but perhaps we should start keeping track of Maxey's Sixers miracles just in case.

What an evening in the Big Apple. Let's get down to business.

The main thing — Refuse to lose

File this under events before disaster strikes — the Knicks were so confident their victory was coming in Tuesday's Game 5 that the Knicks' victory song, Go New York Go, began echoing around the arena prior to the game ending. The Garden was quite literally vibratin...