Tyrese Maxey scored 46 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. hit a tiebreaking layup in overtime as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination with a 112-106 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Two shorthanded teams came up with huge Game 5 wins, while another escaped elimination with a miracle comeback. Here are three stars from the NBA playoff games from Tuesday night.
A few days ago it was the last few moments of the clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns when Chris Finch went down. The aforementioned coach suffered an injury on his patella.
Joel Embiid has been the center of a lot of hate from Knicks fans during their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. He got real on being a villain to the fanbase after the Game 5 win in Madison Square Garden.
The Philadelphia 76ers are approaching a critical juncture in their playoff journey, entering Game 5 against the New York Knicks with their backs against the wall.
Action Network's Bryan Fonseca breaks down how he's betting 76ers vs. Knicks Game 5, including predictions for the over/under at Madison Square Garden.