Overview
- Philadelphia, which fell 144-114 in Game 4 on Sunday, exited the second round in a four-game sweep by the Knicks.
- Tyrese Maxey called it one of the hardest series of his career as he averaged 18.3 points on 43% shooting and went 3-for-19 from three.
- The Knicks sent multiple defenders and trapped nearly every pick-and-roll, forcing the ball out of Maxey’s hands and packing the lane on his drives.
- Maxey played with a splinted right pinkie hurt on March 7, said he aggravated it again in Game 2, and will begin hand therapy after a follow-up appointment Monday.
- Rookie VJ Edgecombe drew praise for easing ballhandling pressure and joined Maxey for a joint media session that underscored their backcourt future, as Maxey closed a two-time All-Star year and confirmed he expects his first child in the Dallas area.