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The Sixers not adding more depth at the trade deadline has come back to haunt them against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
After Knicks ’ fans took over Xfinity Mobile Arena and once again turned it into “Madison Square Garden South,” the 76ers attempted to downplay the impact of the crowd in their 108-94 Game 3 loss.
The Sixers have been clearly outplayed by the Knicks so far. Now, facing elimination in Game 4, it’s time to see if they can counter to keep their season alive.
From rebounding issues resurfacing to Tyrese Maxey and Paul George's struggles, evaluating what has forced the Sixers into a hole no NBA team has ever emerged from.
A clever 76ers fan hatched a plan on Reddit to buy refundable Amtrak Flex tickets and drive up surge pricing for Knicks fans heading to Game 4 in Philly.
The Philadelphia 76ers credit Kyle Lowry for keeping the team together amid the tough position they are in at the moment.
The Knicks got help from up and down their roster while the Sixers relied too much on their battered stars in Game 3.
The Sixers were led by Kelly Oubre Jr. with 22 points and eight rebounds, Joel Embiid had 18 points, six rebounds, and five assists, and Tyrese Maxey had 17 points and seven assists. Paul George had 15 points and five rebounds while VJ Edgecombe added 11 and seven rebounds. Here are the player grades following the loss:
Steve Nurse died at age 62 on April 29. He grew up in Carroll, Iowa, was a longtime equipment manager at the University of Northern Iowa, and a frequent presence at his younger brother's games.