Tyrese Maxey wins Most Improved Player of the Year
Shams Charania: Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey has won the 2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. pic.twitter.com/gnAtw6ikHI
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I wonder if Booker takes that timeout without seeing Maxey fail to do it in that situation last night. – 8:43 PM
I wonder if Booker takes that timeout without seeing Maxey fail to do it in that situation last night. – 8:43 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
The Most Improved Player vote was pretty close. Tyrese Maxey finished with 319 total points, Coby White had 305.
First-place votes went Maxey 51, White 32, Sengun 6. NYK’s Jalen Brunson finished 5th. #Bulls – 7:43 PM
The Most Improved Player vote was pretty close. Tyrese Maxey finished with 319 total points, Coby White had 305.
First-place votes went Maxey 51, White 32, Sengun 6. NYK’s Jalen Brunson finished 5th. #Bulls – 7:43 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Tyrese Maxey of the Sixers named NBA Most Improved Player one night after a monster game against the Knicks pic.twitter.com/HPIjata1Zy – 7:32 PM
Tyrese Maxey of the Sixers named NBA Most Improved Player one night after a monster game against the Knicks pic.twitter.com/HPIjata1Zy – 7:32 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
In Sixers’ press release, Daryl Morey says the Most Improved Player award is a testament to Tyrese Maxey’s “incredible incredible work ethic.
Morey: “Your dedication to continuous improvement and excellence has you on the path from MIP to MVP.” – 7:25 PM
In Sixers’ press release, Daryl Morey says the Most Improved Player award is a testament to Tyrese Maxey’s “incredible incredible work ethic.
Morey: “Your dedication to continuous improvement and excellence has you on the path from MIP to MVP.” – 7:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The L2M Report for the Knicks’ Game 2 win vs. the 76ers concluded that Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times in the final sequences of the game.
It also acknowledged that Nick Nurse tried to call timeout, but the referees didn’t recognize his attempt. pic.twitter.com/YQPwkCaqvD – 7:24 PM
The L2M Report for the Knicks’ Game 2 win vs. the 76ers concluded that Tyrese Maxey was fouled multiple times in the final sequences of the game.
It also acknowledged that Nick Nurse tried to call timeout, but the referees didn’t recognize his attempt. pic.twitter.com/YQPwkCaqvD – 7:24 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Cob y White was on 91 ballots to Tyrese Maxey’s 79 — but Maxey got more than half the first-place votes. That was the difference. – 7:23 PM
Cob y White was on 91 ballots to Tyrese Maxey’s 79 — but Maxey got more than half the first-place votes. That was the difference. – 7:23 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Duncan Robinson received four third-place votes for NBA Most Improved Player that went to Tyrese Maxey, finishing with one fewer point than Tyrese Haliburton and one more point than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 7:22 PM
Duncan Robinson received four third-place votes for NBA Most Improved Player that went to Tyrese Maxey, finishing with one fewer point than Tyrese Haliburton and one more point than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 7:22 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Coby White wanted to win NBA’s Most Improved Player award for himself, his franchise and, most important, all the lottery picks deemed busts too quickly in this day and age of instant everything
Alas, White finished 2nd to Tyrese Maxey
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 7:19 PM
Coby White wanted to win NBA’s Most Improved Player award for himself, his franchise and, most important, all the lottery picks deemed busts too quickly in this day and age of instant everything
Alas, White finished 2nd to Tyrese Maxey
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 7:19 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey wins Most Improved Player honors. Voting results:
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com pic.twitter.com/eGcOYf09jO – 7:16 PM
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey wins Most Improved Player honors. Voting results:
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com pic.twitter.com/eGcOYf09jO – 7:16 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
New story here on Tyrese Maxey, Most Improved Player
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 7:15 PM
New story here on Tyrese Maxey, Most Improved Player
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 7:15 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton received one first-place vote for Most Improved Player, which was won by 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey.
Aaron Nesmith received a third-place vote. – 7:13 PM
Tyrese Haliburton received one first-place vote for Most Improved Player, which was won by 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey.
Aaron Nesmith received a third-place vote. – 7:13 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Coby White finishes second to Tyrese Maxey in Most Improved Player of the Year Award … plus some Bulls coaching news …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/04/… – 7:13 PM
Coby White finishes second to Tyrese Maxey in Most Improved Player of the Year Award … plus some Bulls coaching news …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/04/… – 7:13 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Knicks net 2 blown calls in the NBA official 2 minute report.
Embiid shoulda been called for a foul on DDV.
OG shoulda got nailed for 3 seconds.
2 fouls against Maxey on the inbound.
3 vs. 1
Knicks up 2-0* – 7:12 PM
Knicks net 2 blown calls in the NBA official 2 minute report.
Embiid shoulda been called for a foul on DDV.
OG shoulda got nailed for 3 seconds.
2 fouls against Maxey on the inbound.
3 vs. 1
Knicks up 2-0* – 7:12 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
76ers’ Tyrese Maxey named NBA’s Most Improved Player, narrowly edging Bulls’ Coby White
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 7:10 PM
76ers’ Tyrese Maxey named NBA’s Most Improved Player, narrowly edging Bulls’ Coby White
cbssports.com/nba/news/76ers… – 7:10 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey is named the NBA’s Most Improved Player inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:09 PM
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey is named the NBA’s Most Improved Player inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:09 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The NBA has announced Tyrese Maxey as winner of the Most Improved Player award. pic.twitter.com/FygezKlblu – 7:07 PM
The NBA has announced Tyrese Maxey as winner of the Most Improved Player award. pic.twitter.com/FygezKlblu – 7:07 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
The NBA has announced Tyrese Maxey as the winner of the Sixth Man of the Year award. pic.twitter.com/kjz8X7nOa0 – 7:05 PM
The NBA has announced Tyrese Maxey as the winner of the Sixth Man of the Year award. pic.twitter.com/kjz8X7nOa0 – 7:05 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Most Improved Player is a broken award.
Tyrese Maxey was already awesome. We’re not awarding improvement at this point, we’re just looking to give the next young star a trophy. – 7:05 PM
Most Improved Player is a broken award.
Tyrese Maxey was already awesome. We’re not awarding improvement at this point, we’re just looking to give the next young star a trophy. – 7:05 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
As expected Tyrese Maxey wins NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year Award. – 7:04 PM
As expected Tyrese Maxey wins NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year Award. – 7:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tyrese Maxey this season:
— 25.9 PPG
— 6.2 APG
— First in 50-point games (tied)
Career-highs in PPG, RPG, APG, SPG and BPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/tyr… – 7:04 PM
Tyrese Maxey this season:
— 25.9 PPG
— 6.2 APG
— First in 50-point games (tied)
Career-highs in PPG, RPG, APG, SPG and BPG. statmuse.com/nba/player/tyr… – 7:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Maxey last season
this season:
20.3 25.9 PPG
2.9 3.7 RPG
3.5 6.2 APG
MIP. pic.twitter.com/nCnjvyClZO – 7:04 PM
Maxey last season
this season:20.3
25.9 PPG2.9
3.7 RPG3.5
6.2 APGMIP. pic.twitter.com/nCnjvyClZO – 7:04 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
PHILLY STAND UP
Tyrese Maxey is the NBA’s 2024 Most Improved Player 🔥 pic.twitter.com/W9pjBrpbuk – 7:03 PM
PHILLY STAND UP
Tyrese Maxey is the NBA’s 2024 Most Improved Player 🔥 pic.twitter.com/W9pjBrpbuk – 7:03 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Tyrese Maxey has been awarded the NBA’s Most Improved Player award – 7:03 PM
Tyrese Maxey has been awarded the NBA’s Most Improved Player award – 7:03 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey has won the 2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. pic.twitter.com/gnAtw6ikHI – 7:03 PM
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey has won the 2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. pic.twitter.com/gnAtw6ikHI – 7:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: The NBA said Tuesday that Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice and the officials didn’t see Nick Nurse calling for a timeout in the closing moments of Monday’s loss — though none of that changes the fact New York holds a 2-0 lead in the series. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:54 PM
New ESPN story: The NBA said Tuesday that Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice and the officials didn’t see Nick Nurse calling for a timeout in the closing moments of Monday’s loss — though none of that changes the fact New York holds a 2-0 lead in the series. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:54 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Two minutes aside, why is Maxey (outplaying Brunson) still being officiated like he’s Pat Bev? And brunsons being officiated like… Brunson… or 2021 Trae Young – 6:01 PM
Two minutes aside, why is Maxey (outplaying Brunson) still being officiated like he’s Pat Bev? And brunsons being officiated like… Brunson… or 2021 Trae Young – 6:01 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA Last Two Minute Report says Brunson did foul Maxey late in win, Nurse should have gotten timeout
Congratulations 76ers, you were right. That earns you… nada. It’s still 2-0 Knicks headed to Philly for Game 3.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-l… – 5:58 PM
NBA Last Two Minute Report says Brunson did foul Maxey late in win, Nurse should have gotten timeout
Congratulations 76ers, you were right. That earns you… nada. It’s still 2-0 Knicks headed to Philly for Game 3.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-l… – 5:58 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
NBA Last 2 minute report isn’t going to make the Sixers happy. Review claims Maxey did not push off, Brunson did foul Maxey, as did Hart. pic.twitter.com/NzkdAaaBlm – 5:53 PM
NBA Last 2 minute report isn’t going to make the Sixers happy. Review claims Maxey did not push off, Brunson did foul Maxey, as did Hart. pic.twitter.com/NzkdAaaBlm – 5:53 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
The NBA determined that Hart’s steal of Maxey was clean. Once Maxey had been fouled twice before that, that is. – 5:38 PM
The NBA determined that Hart’s steal of Maxey was clean. Once Maxey had been fouled twice before that, that is. – 5:38 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
In its ‘Last 2 Minute’ Report, NBA found 4 incorrect calls in final 2 minutes of Knicks’ Game 2 win over Sixers. Incorrect calls included Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart committing fouls on Tyrese Maxey that were not called during Sixers’ inbounds with 27 seconds to go: pic.twitter.com/sk2hggejCK – 5:25 PM
In its ‘Last 2 Minute’ Report, NBA found 4 incorrect calls in final 2 minutes of Knicks’ Game 2 win over Sixers. Incorrect calls included Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart committing fouls on Tyrese Maxey that were not called during Sixers’ inbounds with 27 seconds to go: pic.twitter.com/sk2hggejCK – 5:25 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Finally, the NBA finds that Nick Nurse should NOT have been granted a timeout while Tyrese Maxey was on the ground, as Philadelphia did not have possession. pic.twitter.com/TOgEflxJvq – 5:24 PM
Finally, the NBA finds that Nick Nurse should NOT have been granted a timeout while Tyrese Maxey was on the ground, as Philadelphia did not have possession. pic.twitter.com/TOgEflxJvq – 5:24 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
League acknowledges in Last Two Minute Report that Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice on fateful inbounds play near end of 76ers-Knicks. (INC = incorrect non-call.) pic.twitter.com/iOpjEmFVyd – 5:23 PM
League acknowledges in Last Two Minute Report that Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice on fateful inbounds play near end of 76ers-Knicks. (INC = incorrect non-call.) pic.twitter.com/iOpjEmFVyd – 5:23 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
The last 2 minute report from Game 2 says refs made 2 incorrect no calls on the late Maxey inbounds. Says Brunson fouled him on the inbounds pass and Hart fouled him causing him to fall.
Also says Embiid should have been called for a foul on DiVincenzo with 34.7 seconds to go. – 5:21 PM
The last 2 minute report from Game 2 says refs made 2 incorrect no calls on the late Maxey inbounds. Says Brunson fouled him on the inbounds pass and Hart fouled him causing him to fall.
Also says Embiid should have been called for a foul on DiVincenzo with 34.7 seconds to go. – 5:21 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
NBA says Maxey was fouled twice late in that 76ers loss pic.twitter.com/WH83KNXpy1 – 5:16 PM
NBA says Maxey was fouled twice late in that 76ers loss pic.twitter.com/WH83KNXpy1 – 5:16 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Tyrese Maxey was fouled by both Brunson and then Hart before his turnover that led to the go-ahead basket by the Knicks, according to the NBA’s Last 2 Minutes report. – 5:16 PM
Tyrese Maxey was fouled by both Brunson and then Hart before his turnover that led to the go-ahead basket by the Knicks, according to the NBA’s Last 2 Minutes report. – 5:16 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then, everything unraveled, leaving the Sixers searching for answers going back to Philly. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3U38QOA – 5:00 PM
PMers: The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then, everything unraveled, leaving the Sixers searching for answers going back to Philly. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3U38QOA – 5:00 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The NBA also finds that:
– Brunson did pull on Maxey’s jersey, and it should have been called.
– Maxey’s push-off on Hart was marginal and should not have been called.
– Nurse should have gotten a timeout. pic.twitter.com/eEc5c2yE3u – 4:59 PM
The NBA also finds that:
– Brunson did pull on Maxey’s jersey, and it should have been called.
– Maxey’s push-off on Hart was marginal and should not have been called.
– Nurse should have gotten a timeout. pic.twitter.com/eEc5c2yE3u – 4:59 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The NBA Last 2 Minute report finds that Josh Hart did foul Tyrese Maxey on the inbounds pass, leading to New York stealing the ball ahead of their game winning basket. pic.twitter.com/L96QTX49Mh – 4:54 PM
The NBA Last 2 Minute report finds that Josh Hart did foul Tyrese Maxey on the inbounds pass, leading to New York stealing the ball ahead of their game winning basket. pic.twitter.com/L96QTX49Mh – 4:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Maxey and Embiid have only lost four games together since January 1st.
Three of the losses have been against the Knicks. pic.twitter.com/jM0OtmMmYq – 2:45 PM
Maxey and Embiid have only lost four games together since January 1st.
Three of the losses have been against the Knicks. pic.twitter.com/jM0OtmMmYq – 2:45 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
I almost feel like Tyrese Maxey is the first star who smiles as much as Magic Johnson did as a player. Both play with such joy and so genuinely happy for their teammate’s success. pic.twitter.com/xnaVYV2azq – 1:51 PM
I almost feel like Tyrese Maxey is the first star who smiles as much as Magic Johnson did as a player. Both play with such joy and so genuinely happy for their teammate’s success. pic.twitter.com/xnaVYV2azq – 1:51 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then, everything unraveled. How did Philly cough up Game 2, and find itself, again, in early playoff trouble? In @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5437316/2024/0… – 12:00 PM
The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then, everything unraveled. How did Philly cough up Game 2, and find itself, again, in early playoff trouble? In @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5437316/2024/0… – 12:00 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Last night should have been great for the Sixers.
It was not.
New for @PHLY_Sports, on Tyrese Maxey silencing a raucous New York crowd, and then how it all came undone in the blink of an eye.
allphly.com/magical-night-… pic.twitter.com/ynEl6fpOH2 – 10:58 AM
Last night should have been great for the Sixers.
It was not.
New for @PHLY_Sports, on Tyrese Maxey silencing a raucous New York crowd, and then how it all came undone in the blink of an eye.
allphly.com/magical-night-… pic.twitter.com/ynEl6fpOH2 – 10:58 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey gives his perspective of what happened on the chaotic possession in the Game 2 loss to the Knicks on Monday #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/23/tyr… via @SixersWire – 10:16 AM
Tyrese Maxey gives his perspective of what happened on the chaotic possession in the Game 2 loss to the Knicks on Monday #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/23/tyr… via @SixersWire – 10:16 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Maxey this playoffs:
34.0 PPG
5.5 RPG
7.0 APG
54/40/100%
He’s only 23. statmuse.com/nba/player/tyr… – 9:58 AM
Maxey this playoffs:
34.0 PPG
5.5 RPG
7.0 APG
54/40/100%
He’s only 23. statmuse.com/nba/player/tyr… – 9:58 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
“My body was hurting. Chills and all that type of stuff.”
New: Sick Maxey’s special performance marred by stunning Game 2 defeat to Knicks
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:43 AM
“My body was hurting. Chills and all that type of stuff.”
New: Sick Maxey’s special performance marred by stunning Game 2 defeat to Knicks
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:43 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
One last note on that before getting onto writing another story…Josh Hart played 48 minutes and in the 48th minute hustled to double Maxey, ripped away the ball and then was heading for the offensive rebound — making Embiid box him out and clear a path for Hartensten. – 9:32 AM
One last note on that before getting onto writing another story…Josh Hart played 48 minutes and in the 48th minute hustled to double Maxey, ripped away the ball and then was heading for the offensive rebound — making Embiid box him out and clear a path for Hartensten. – 9:32 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Tyrese Maxey’s body ached and he had the chills after getting sick Sunday in New York.
He had a whole different kind of pain after he played brilliantly in Game 2, only to have the costly turnover in the final seconds.
apnews.com/article/76ers-… – 9:31 AM
Tyrese Maxey’s body ached and he had the chills after getting sick Sunday in New York.
He had a whole different kind of pain after he played brilliantly in Game 2, only to have the costly turnover in the final seconds.
apnews.com/article/76ers-… – 9:31 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then…everything unraveled. How did Philly cough up Game 2, and find itself, again, in early playoff trouble? In @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5437316/2024/0… – 7:00 AM
The 76ers were 47 seconds away from tying their series with the Knicks. Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey had played great. And then…everything unraveled. How did Philly cough up Game 2, and find itself, again, in early playoff trouble? In @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5437316/2024/0… – 7:00 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Sixers were screwed…three times!
Embiid & Maxey did enough to win
Milk carton Buddy Hield
Two guys showed up
Ranger quietly one of best in baseball go.audacy.com/KvmeKBKL1Ib – 6:29 AM
Sixers were screwed…three times!
Embiid & Maxey did enough to win
Milk carton Buddy Hield
Two guys showed up
Ranger quietly one of best in baseball go.audacy.com/KvmeKBKL1Ib – 6:29 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
New story here on the catastrophic, controversial Game 2 finish out of a nightmare for the Sixers, including postgame reaction from Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:49 AM
New story here on the catastrophic, controversial Game 2 finish out of a nightmare for the Sixers, including postgame reaction from Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:49 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
New story here on the catastrophic, controversial Game 2 finish out of a nightmare for the Sixers, including postgame reaction from Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:32 AM
New story here on the catastrophic, controversial Game 2 finish out of a nightmare for the Sixers, including postgame reaction from Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 1:32 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nick Nurse on what happened at the end of the game:
“I called timeout. The referee looked right at me, and ignored me. Went into Tyrese Maxey. I called timeout again, he ignored me again. Then the melee started.” pic.twitter.com/9qwar9bXfs – 1:07 AM
Nick Nurse on what happened at the end of the game:
“I called timeout. The referee looked right at me, and ignored me. Went into Tyrese Maxey. I called timeout again, he ignored me again. Then the melee started.” pic.twitter.com/9qwar9bXfs – 1:07 AM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Ailing Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover helps doom them in Game 2 loss to Knicks apnews.com/article/76ers-… – 12:13 AM
Ailing Maxey nearly rallies 76ers before late turnover helps doom them in Game 2 loss to Knicks apnews.com/article/76ers-… – 12:13 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 69 points, 19 rebounds, and 16 assists in Game 2.
But, a great game ended in controversy. And the Sixers find themselves on the ropes.
Inside the Sixers’ Game 2 loss @973ESPN:
973espn.com/sixers-lose-he… – 12:04 AM
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey combined for 69 points, 19 rebounds, and 16 assists in Game 2.
But, a great game ended in controversy. And the Sixers find themselves on the ropes.
Inside the Sixers’ Game 2 loss @973ESPN:
973espn.com/sixers-lose-he… – 12:04 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Tyrese Maxey said he was on an IV, took medicine so he’d be able to play Game 2.
Maxey said he “couldn’t move” last night, still does not feel good. – 10:42 PM
Tyrese Maxey said he was on an IV, took medicine so he’d be able to play Game 2.
Maxey said he “couldn’t move” last night, still does not feel good. – 10:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Maxey said he took some medicine, including an IV, and doesn’t feel great.
“I wasn’t missing this game.” – 10:38 PM
Tyrese Maxey said he took some medicine, including an IV, and doesn’t feel great.
“I wasn’t missing this game.” – 10:38 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nick Nurse said he called timeout before the ball was inbounded and as it was inbounded to Tyrese Maxey, and it wasn’t granted.
Said the team played well and improved in a bunch of areas, but obviously that was a difficult loss. “It makes the series a little longer.” – 10:23 PM
Nick Nurse said he called timeout before the ball was inbounded and as it was inbounded to Tyrese Maxey, and it wasn’t granted.
Said the team played well and improved in a bunch of areas, but obviously that was a difficult loss. “It makes the series a little longer.” – 10:23 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Loud ‘DiVincenzo, DiVincenzo!’ chants from MSG crowd after Donte Divincenzo hits three w/13 seconds left to give NYK a lead en route to improbable Game 2 win. NYK trailed by 5 w/30 sec left. Jalen Brunson 3, stolen inbounds, DiVincenzo 3, Hartenstein block on Maxey. Game over. – 10:21 PM
Loud ‘DiVincenzo, DiVincenzo!’ chants from MSG crowd after Donte Divincenzo hits three w/13 seconds left to give NYK a lead en route to improbable Game 2 win. NYK trailed by 5 w/30 sec left. Jalen Brunson 3, stolen inbounds, DiVincenzo 3, Hartenstein block on Maxey. Game over. – 10:21 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Embid and Maxey combined for 69 but it wasn’t enough to beat the Knicks in The Garden 😬 pic.twitter.com/0Pal5PU0dK – 10:19 PM
Embid and Maxey combined for 69 but it wasn’t enough to beat the Knicks in The Garden 😬 pic.twitter.com/0Pal5PU0dK – 10:19 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Loud ‘DiVincenzo, DiVincenzo!’ chants from MSG crowd after Donte Divincenzo hits three w/13 seconds left to give NYK a lead en route to improbable Game 2 win. NYK trailed by 4 w/30 sec left. Jalen Brunson 3, stolen inbounds, DiVincenzo 3, Hartenstein block on Maxey. Game over. – 10:19 PM
Loud ‘DiVincenzo, DiVincenzo!’ chants from MSG crowd after Donte Divincenzo hits three w/13 seconds left to give NYK a lead en route to improbable Game 2 win. NYK trailed by 4 w/30 sec left. Jalen Brunson 3, stolen inbounds, DiVincenzo 3, Hartenstein block on Maxey. Game over. – 10:19 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points tonight:
35 — Maxey
34 — Embiid
32 — Rest of the 76ers pic.twitter.com/EgMzXCTA1q – 10:12 PM
Points tonight:
35 — Maxey
34 — Embiid
32 — Rest of the 76ers pic.twitter.com/EgMzXCTA1q – 10:12 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Maxey should have just pulled up there. The Sixers unraveled. Was a disastrous ending for them. – 10:12 PM
Maxey should have just pulled up there. The Sixers unraveled. Was a disastrous ending for them. – 10:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Maxey flu game:
35 PTS (15 in 4th)
8 REB
10 AST
5 3P
Not enough. statmuse.com/nba/player/tyr… – 10:11 PM
Maxey flu game:
35 PTS (15 in 4th)
8 REB
10 AST
5 3P
Not enough. statmuse.com/nba/player/tyr… – 10:11 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Maxey misses a layup he’s made a thousand times, Embiid misses a desperation 3, and the Sixers will fall to 0-2 in their series against the Knicks as they drop this one in 104-101 after holding a 101-96 lead with 40 seconds left. – 10:11 PM
Maxey misses a layup he’s made a thousand times, Embiid misses a desperation 3, and the Sixers will fall to 0-2 in their series against the Knicks as they drop this one in 104-101 after holding a 101-96 lead with 40 seconds left. – 10:11 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Tyrese Maxey gets downhill but can’t make the layup over Isaiah Hartenstein. What a game-saving stop. – 10:10 PM
Tyrese Maxey gets downhill but can’t make the layup over Isaiah Hartenstein. What a game-saving stop. – 10:10 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Hart left Maxey way too open here. Hartenstein had Embiid fairly contained on his own with time running out pic.twitter.com/Sg3gcPH6qg – 10:04 PM
Hart left Maxey way too open here. Hartenstein had Embiid fairly contained on his own with time running out pic.twitter.com/Sg3gcPH6qg – 10:04 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
We’ve been talking a lot about Embiid and Maxey, which makes sense since they’ve combined for 69 of the Sixers’ 100 points, and have 16 assists between them on top of that.
But if the Sixers pull out this comeback, Tobias Harris’ 4th quarter defense has been crucial. – 10:03 PM
We’ve been talking a lot about Embiid and Maxey, which makes sense since they’ve combined for 69 of the Sixers’ 100 points, and have 16 assists between them on top of that.
But if the Sixers pull out this comeback, Tobias Harris’ 4th quarter defense has been crucial. – 10:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Maxey with a jumper to give Philadelphia the lead, and then a huge 3-pointer off an assist from Joel Embiid to give the 76ers a 100-96 lead with 1:09 remaining. Maxey, who was questionable this morning, has 35 – including 15 in the fourth. – 10:02 PM
Tyrese Maxey with a jumper to give Philadelphia the lead, and then a huge 3-pointer off an assist from Joel Embiid to give the 76ers a 100-96 lead with 1:09 remaining. Maxey, who was questionable this morning, has 35 – including 15 in the fourth. – 10:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
76ers with a 35/5/10 playoff game:
Allen Iverson
Wilt Chamberlain
and now, Tyrese Maxey. pic.twitter.com/9zMx00j8dL – 10:01 PM
76ers with a 35/5/10 playoff game:
Allen Iverson
Wilt Chamberlain
and now, Tyrese Maxey. pic.twitter.com/9zMx00j8dL – 10:01 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Maxey would want to have one those damn “Flu Games” tonight. My God – 10:01 PM
Maxey would want to have one those damn “Flu Games” tonight. My God – 10:01 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Superstar fourth-quarter effort by Tyrese Maxey, who’s exploded for 11 points over the last six minutes.
Scoreless in the third quarter, gigantic thus far in the fourth. – 10:01 PM
Superstar fourth-quarter effort by Tyrese Maxey, who’s exploded for 11 points over the last six minutes.
Scoreless in the third quarter, gigantic thus far in the fourth. – 10:01 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Tyrese Maxey hits a pull-up J and the Sixers have erased a 7 point deficit, taking a 97-96 lead with 2 minutes left. – 9:59 PM
Tyrese Maxey hits a pull-up J and the Sixers have erased a 7 point deficit, taking a 97-96 lead with 2 minutes left. – 9:59 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
And fourth-quarter Maxey is here. Another driving finish ties this at 94 with less than four to play.
Worth noting: Joel Embiid was limping while jogging down the floor after hitting the deck on that last defensive possession – 9:52 PM
And fourth-quarter Maxey is here. Another driving finish ties this at 94 with less than four to play.
Worth noting: Joel Embiid was limping while jogging down the floor after hitting the deck on that last defensive possession – 9:52 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
A lot of focus on Joel Embiid, and he for sure had some bad shots and tough stretches early in the 4th, but the Sixers are getting precisely zero on offense if it’s not Maxey or Embiid creating them. Carrying the Sixers to a 94-94 tie with 3:49 left. – 9:52 PM
A lot of focus on Joel Embiid, and he for sure had some bad shots and tough stretches early in the 4th, but the Sixers are getting precisely zero on offense if it’s not Maxey or Embiid creating them. Carrying the Sixers to a 94-94 tie with 3:49 left. – 9:52 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
McBride has his Zion/Kevin Knox moment. Rips the ball from Maxey sending him to the floor and scores. – 9:43 PM
McBride has his Zion/Kevin Knox moment. Rips the ball from Maxey sending him to the floor and scores. – 9:43 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Deuce McBride throws Tyrese Maxey to the ground while wrestling an offensive rebound away. What a play. – 9:43 PM
Deuce McBride throws Tyrese Maxey to the ground while wrestling an offensive rebound away. What a play. – 9:43 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Bojan Bogdanovic hits back-to-back 3s and New York jumps out to an 85-78 lead here in the fourth quarter.
Philly trying to take advantage of the non-Brunson minutes with both Maxey and Embiid on the court but Knicks are plus-2 so far in this stint. – 9:38 PM
Bojan Bogdanovic hits back-to-back 3s and New York jumps out to an 85-78 lead here in the fourth quarter.
Philly trying to take advantage of the non-Brunson minutes with both Maxey and Embiid on the court but Knicks are plus-2 so far in this stint. – 9:38 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks lead 76ers, 79-74, after Q3:
– Josh Hart has a team high 21 points and 13 rebounds
– Brunson: 19 points, 6/21 FG
– Embiid: 29 points
– Maxey: 20 points
Knicks win Q3, 30-21. – 9:27 PM
Knicks lead 76ers, 79-74, after Q3:
– Josh Hart has a team high 21 points and 13 rebounds
– Brunson: 19 points, 6/21 FG
– Embiid: 29 points
– Maxey: 20 points
Knicks win Q3, 30-21. – 9:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Knicks 79, 76ers 74
Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are a combined 7-for-11 from 3.
The rest of the team? 0-for-10.
Philly has 49 points from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and has done a tremendous job on the offensive glass so far, outrebounding the Knicks there. – 9:27 PM
After 3: Knicks 79, 76ers 74
Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are a combined 7-for-11 from 3.
The rest of the team? 0-for-10.
Philly has 49 points from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and has done a tremendous job on the offensive glass so far, outrebounding the Knicks there. – 9:27 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Tyrese Maxey’s got 41 points on 16-for-23 shooting over his last two halves.
Sixers much improved on the glass, have conceded zero points off TOVs. Defending Jalen Brunson well again so far.
Josh Hart: Season-high four made 3s in Game 1. Shot 4 for 5 in Game 2’s first half. – 8:43 PM
Tyrese Maxey’s got 41 points on 16-for-23 shooting over his last two halves.
Sixers much improved on the glass, have conceded zero points off TOVs. Defending Jalen Brunson well again so far.
Josh Hart: Season-high four made 3s in Game 1. Shot 4 for 5 in Game 2’s first half. – 8:43 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Sixers lead 53-49 at the half behind Tyrese Maxey. He has 20 points, five assists and has hit 7-of-11 after being questionable and a gametime decision. #Knicks – 8:43 PM
The #Sixers lead 53-49 at the half behind Tyrese Maxey. He has 20 points, five assists and has hit 7-of-11 after being questionable and a gametime decision. #Knicks – 8:43 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks trail Sixers, 53-49, at the half
Brunson: 13 points, 4/14 FG
Hart: 19 points, 4/5 3PT
Maxey: 20 points
Embiid: 16 points, 10 rebounds
Knicks need OG Anunoby to hunt more shots: Just 4 points in the 1st half – 8:42 PM
Knicks trail Sixers, 53-49, at the half
Brunson: 13 points, 4/14 FG
Hart: 19 points, 4/5 3PT
Maxey: 20 points
Embiid: 16 points, 10 rebounds
Knicks need OG Anunoby to hunt more shots: Just 4 points in the 1st half – 8:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Sixers 53, Knicks 49
Josh Hart was the story of the first half, going for 19 points on 4-for-5 shooting from 3 to keep New York in the game.
Tyrese Maxey had 20 & Joel Embiid 16 for Philly, which won the offensive rebounding (7-5) and 2nd chance points (8-3) battles. – 8:41 PM
Halftime: Sixers 53, Knicks 49
Josh Hart was the story of the first half, going for 19 points on 4-for-5 shooting from 3 to keep New York in the game.
Tyrese Maxey had 20 & Joel Embiid 16 for Philly, which won the offensive rebounding (7-5) and 2nd chance points (8-3) battles. – 8:41 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 53, Knicks 49. Sixers had a double-digit lead before the Knicks’ surge to close. Embiid has 16-10-3. Maxey with 20 and 5 while playing under the weather. Sixers have the rebounding edge tonight, and Tobias has Harris (10 points, 6 rebounds) entered the chat – 8:40 PM
Halftime: Sixers 53, Knicks 49. Sixers had a double-digit lead before the Knicks’ surge to close. Embiid has 16-10-3. Maxey with 20 and 5 while playing under the weather. Sixers have the rebounding edge tonight, and Tobias has Harris (10 points, 6 rebounds) entered the chat – 8:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Maxey at half:
20 PTS
5 AST
7-11 FG
4-7 3P
On pace for 40… with the flu. pic.twitter.com/DfCAWhSvbs – 8:39 PM
Maxey at half:
20 PTS
5 AST
7-11 FG
4-7 3P
On pace for 40… with the flu. pic.twitter.com/DfCAWhSvbs – 8:39 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @TyreseMaxey flu game has been pretty electric thus far. Maxey’s first half:
20 PTS
3 REB
5 AST
7-11 FG
4-7 3FG
2-2 FT – 8:39 PM
The @TyreseMaxey flu game has been pretty electric thus far. Maxey’s first half:
20 PTS
3 REB
5 AST
7-11 FG
4-7 3FG
2-2 FT – 8:39 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, who both came into the game questionable, have scored 30 of the Sixers’ first 38 points in the first quarter and a half here.
They’ve combined to 11-21 from the field. Their teammates, 4-16. Harris at 4 is the Sixers’ third leading scorer. – 8:22 PM
Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, who both came into the game questionable, have scored 30 of the Sixers’ first 38 points in the first quarter and a half here.
They’ve combined to 11-21 from the field. Their teammates, 4-16. Harris at 4 is the Sixers’ third leading scorer. – 8:22 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Whatever Maxey supposedly was struggling with – Knicks should hope they catch it. He’s up to 14 points. – 8:14 PM
Whatever Maxey supposedly was struggling with – Knicks should hope they catch it. He’s up to 14 points. – 8:14 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @sixers with another strong start in New York. They lead, 25-18, at the end of Q1.
Embiid: 12 PTS / 8 REB
Maxey: 9 PTS / 2 AST / 3-4 3FG
Brunson: 5 PTS / 2-8 FG – 8:07 PM
The @sixers with another strong start in New York. They lead, 25-18, at the end of Q1.
Embiid: 12 PTS / 8 REB
Maxey: 9 PTS / 2 AST / 3-4 3FG
Brunson: 5 PTS / 2-8 FG – 8:07 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
76ers 25, Knicks 18 after one. Embiid has 12 and Maxey with 9. Knicks would be in real trouble without Hart, who has seven points and five rebounds and was their best player by far. – 8:07 PM
76ers 25, Knicks 18 after one. Embiid has 12 and Maxey with 9. Knicks would be in real trouble without Hart, who has seven points and five rebounds and was their best player by far. – 8:07 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson has missed his first four shots after going 8 for 26 in Game 1. Maxey has nine points after being ill this morning. – 7:48 PM
Jalen Brunson has missed his first four shots after going 8 for 26 in Game 1. Maxey has nine points after being ill this morning. – 7:48 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Knicks switching the Maxey/Embiid PnR with OG/Hartenstein. Philly got bailed out by a DDV trip, but they were late clock. Doesn’t help when you cross halfcourt at 16 after a miss. – 7:46 PM
Knicks switching the Maxey/Embiid PnR with OG/Hartenstein. Philly got bailed out by a DDV trip, but they were late clock. Doesn’t help when you cross halfcourt at 16 after a miss. – 7:46 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Sixers off to the better start once again tonight. 15-9, with three early threes from Maxey. Brunson continuing to struggle so far. – 7:45 PM
Sixers off to the better start once again tonight. 15-9, with three early threes from Maxey. Brunson continuing to struggle so far. – 7:45 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Tyrese Maxey was questionable entering Game 2 because of general illness. He’s 3-for-3 from deep and has all nine of the Sixers’ points to start. – 7:40 PM
Tyrese Maxey was questionable entering Game 2 because of general illness. He’s 3-for-3 from deep and has all nine of the Sixers’ points to start. – 7:40 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks wanted a quick start today — 0-for-3, 2 turnovers and Maxey has 3 3-pointers — 9-0 Philly. – 7:40 PM
Knicks wanted a quick start today — 0-for-3, 2 turnovers and Maxey has 3 3-pointers — 9-0 Philly. – 7:40 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Maxey with the first 6 points in this game — one 3 off of a screen, the other a catch and shoot 3 in transition. Showing few signs of being under the weather so far. – 7:39 PM
Maxey with the first 6 points in this game — one 3 off of a screen, the other a catch and shoot 3 in transition. Showing few signs of being under the weather so far. – 7:39 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Maxey’s first shot: a catch-and-shoot 3 on the move that hits nothing but net. Good sign for him after being questionable with an illness.
And then he hits one on the next possession, too. – 7:38 PM
Tyrese Maxey’s first shot: a catch-and-shoot 3 on the move that hits nothing but net. Good sign for him after being questionable with an illness.
And then he hits one on the next possession, too. – 7:38 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Embiid and Maxey are a go tonight for the Sixers — as you would expect. – 7:25 PM
Embiid and Maxey are a go tonight for the Sixers — as you would expect. – 7:25 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sources: Tyrese Maxey will play in Sixers-Knicks Game 2 after missing shootaround with illness inquirer.com/sixers/tyrese-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:23 PM
Sources: Tyrese Maxey will play in Sixers-Knicks Game 2 after missing shootaround with illness inquirer.com/sixers/tyrese-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:23 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Tyrese Maxey will play in Sixers-Knicks Game 2 after missing shootaround with illness inquirer.com/sixers/tyrese-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:22 PM
Tyrese Maxey will play in Sixers-Knicks Game 2 after missing shootaround with illness inquirer.com/sixers/tyrese-… via @phillyinquirer – 7:22 PM
More on this storyline
Jeff Zillgitt: In NBA’s Last Two-Minute Report, the league acknowledges Jalen Brunson should’ve been called for a foul for pulling Tyrese Maxey’s jersey. League also says an attempt by Sixers coach Nick Nurse to call a timeout was neither recognized nor granted by the referees. -via Twitter @JeffZillgitt / April 23, 2024
“This is worse than Game 7,” Embiid, wearing dark glasses, said a couple of minutes later. Everyone knew what he meant. The Sixers have bad memories of opponent playoff 3s bouncing on the rim, and bouncing, and falling through. This was after Embiid pulled out his phone and showed reporters a picture of Brunson, before the ball was inbounded on the critical play, holding a generous portion of Maxey’s jersey in his hand. -via The Athletic / April 23, 2024
Tim Bontemps: The Last Two Minute report is out from Sixers-Knicks: – Anunoby should’ve been called for defensive 3 seconds – Embiid should’ve been called for a foul on DiVincenzo – Brunson and Hart both were not called for fouls on Maxey – Nurse should’ve been granted a timeout -via Twitter @TimBontemps / April 23, 2024