Maxey’s Miracle Three Saves 76ers from Collapse
In a Game 5 thriller at Madison Square Garden, Tyrese Maxey pulled the Philadelphia 76ers back from the brink of elimination, delivering a breathtaking final-minute comeback that left BD Cricket Live reporters and fans alike stunned. With the Knicks holding a six-point lead and less than a minute on the clock, all signs pointed to Philly’s season coming to a heartbreaking end. Joel Embiid, battered and running on fumes, looked unable to carry the load any longer.
But when the rest of the team seemed out of answers, Maxey wasn’t ready to surrender. With 51 seconds left, he first found Kelly Oubre Jr. for a crucial layup. Then, after New York’s McBride hit a jumper to stretch the lead again, Maxey took matters into his own hands. With 25 seconds to go, he used a screen to switch onto Mitchell Robinson—the Knicks’ defensive anchor who had dominated the paint all night.
Despite being tightly guarded and having picked up his dribble beyond the arc, Maxey launched an audacious three under pressure. Not only did it go in, but he also drew the foul. The impossible became reality with a spectacular four-point play that reignited Philly’s hopes. But Maxey wasn’t finished.
Following a missed free throw from Josh Hart that left the door slightly ajar, the Sixers had one last shot to tie. Maxey took the inbounds pass, and with the clock ticking, crossed half court and fired from near the logo. With Robinson closing out, Maxey let it fly—and hit nothing but net. The crowd gasped. Madison Square Garden had witnessed another iconic moment, only this time, it came at the hands of the visiting team.
A few days earlier, Maxey had been on the wrong end of a Knicks comeback, fumbling the ball in the closing seconds. But on this night, he wrote his own redemption arc, sealing what many are calling “Philadelphia’s Miller Moment.”
Maxey didn’t just hit clutch shots—he single-handedly altered the course of the 76ers’ playoff fate. Known all season for his lightning speed and relentless energy, Maxey now adds a legendary postseason moment to his résumé. After earning the NBA’s Most Improved Player award, he’s proved he’s not just rising—he’s arrived. And in the city of brotherly love, this performance will be remembered for years to come.