After receiving vindication from the NBA, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers are determined to move on from the controversial events of Game 2. Maxey, who was named the league’s Most Improved Player on Tuesday, acknowledged the league’s admission of blown calls and missed timeouts that impacted the outcome of the game. However, he emphasized the need to let go of the past and focus on the task at hand.
The NBA’s Last Two Minute report revealed that Maxey was fouled by both Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart before Donte DiVincenzo’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining. Additionally, coach Nick Nurse should have been granted a timeout prior to the inbounds turnover that led to DiVincenzo’s bucket.
Despite the admitted errors, Maxey believes the team must put the incident behind them. He stated, “We had our time to grieve about it. That’s the past. We have to do the same.” With the series now tied 0-2, the Sixers will host the Knicks in Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4. Maxey emphasized the importance of protecting home court and not allowing the series to slip away.
The 76ers are determined to regain control of the series and avoid falling behind 0-3. Maxey’s leadership and resilience will be crucial as they look to bounce back in front of their home crowd.
