3 observations after Sixers make big comeback push but lose to Knicks in OT

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3 observations after Sixers make big comeback push but lose to Knicks in OT originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Sixers couldn’t quite close out a comeback win over the Knicks on Wednesday night.

Although they made a highly spirited second-half push and sent the game to overtime, the Sixers ultimately suffered a 125-119 loss.

Tyrese Maxey recorded 33 points, six assists and six rebounds. Paul George tallied 26 points, six assists and three steals.

Knicks star Jalen Brunson had 38 points and Mikal Bridges added 23 for the Knicks, who moved to 27-15. Josh Hart notched a triple-double with 10 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists.

While the Sixers got two players back who’d missed their loss Tuesday to the Thunder in George and Maxey, they still had six players out:

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns missed Wednesday’s game with a sprained right thumb.

The 15-24 Sixers will kick off a three-game road trip Saturday night against the Pacers. Here are observations on their OT defeat to the Knicks:

Visiting fans vocal early

The sizable contingent of Knicks fans in the building enjoyed New York taking a quick 6-0 lead on three-pointers by Bridges and OG Anunoby. They were also loud late in the first quarter when Miles “Deuce” McBride swished a jumper and put the Knicks up double digits.

Maxey was off the floor by that point after being whistled for two early fouls.

That didn’t help the Sixers’ offense, although the team had a tough time scoring both with and without Maxey in the first half. They posted just five points over the first five minutes and went 2 for 15 from three-point range over the first two quarters.

Meanwhile, Bridges knocked down four long-distance shots in the first half and burned the Sixers several times with sharp cutting. The Knicks were the superior team in transition, regularly finding hit-ahead passes and forcing the Sixers’ defense on its heels.

Yabusele the lone constant

In contrast to the Sixers, the Knicks began 9 for 13 from three-point range. Former Sixers guard Cam Payne drained two in the second quarter and a corner jumper from Bridges extended New York’s lead to…

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Publish date : 2025-01-15 21:53:00

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