De’Anthony Melton practiced Wednesday and may return for Game 3 of the Sixers’ playoff series against the Knicks. Melton has battled a back injury that has limited him to 38 games this season, but he’s optimistic he can contribute to the team’s playoff run. Melton averaged 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this season and could provide a boost to the Sixers’ offense and defense. Tyrese Maxey was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Tuesday, a fitting honor for the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft who has emerged as an All-Star. Maxey improved his scoring, rebounding, and assists numbers this season, leading the Sixers in scoring while Joel Embiid missed significant time with injuries.