Sixers Stay Alive With Thrilling Game 5 Victory vs. Knicks

 Sixers steal victory from Knicks in dramatic overtime finish (headline)

The Philadelphia 76ers staved off elimination with a heart-stopping 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in a thrilling Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

 

Maximania broke out in MSG

Tyrese Maxey was the hero for the Sixers, scoring a career-high 46 points and adding nine assists. Maxey's late-game heroics were extraordinary, scoring seven points in the final 25 seconds of the fourth quarter, including a clutch three-pointer to force overtime.

 

Embiid delivers a triple double.

Despite battling illness, Joel Embiid produced an impressive triple-double with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. His leadership and presence in the paint was key for the Sixers throughout the contest.

 

Sixers clamp down on Knicks offense

Philadelphia's defense deserves a ton of credit for this win. They stifled the Knicks' offense, holding them to just 30 percent shooting from the field. New York struggled to get anything going offensively, especially in the first half.

 

The series shifts to Philadelphia

With the win, the Sixers avoid playoff elimination and force a crucial Game 6 on Thursday night in Philadelphia. The atmosphere at the Wells Fargo Center is sure to be electrifying as the series goes back and forth.