The Sixers, now losers of nine straight, were led by the star duo of Tyrese Maxey (30 points, 12-of-32 from the field, 0-of-10 from three) and Paul George (25 points, seven assist

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers address their shortcomings in a tough loss to the New York Knicks on the road.

The Sixers nearly ended their losing streak Wednesday night against the New York Knicks, but fell just short to lose their ninth straight. Guard Tyrese Maxey led the team with 30 points, but couldn't find his shot from three-point range,

Tyrese Maxey with 30 Points vs. New York Knicks, 02/26/2025

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela

Tyrese Maxey has been added to the list of Philadelphia 76ers players who are dealing with a setback currently. While Maxey has been on the court for the last few games, the veteran guard is still dealing with the effects of a right-finger injury.

The Knicks are looking to get back on track after losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics and they have handled the Sixers twice already on the season. Philadelphia will look to Tyrese Maxey and Paul George to lead the way in the third of four matchups with the Knicks on the season.

For the first time since Tyrese Maxey saved their season with a series of shots etched into franchise lore, the Sixers returned to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night to face the New York Knicks team that eliminated them from last season's playoffs.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers address their shortcomings in a tough loss to the New York Knicks on the road.

Tyrese Maxey has been added to the list of Philadelphia 76ers players who are dealing with a setback currently. While Maxey has been on the court for the last few games, the veteran guard is still dealing with the effects of a right-finger injury.

Heading into a Wednesday night matchup against the New York Knicks on the road, the Philadelphia 76ers are at their lowest point of the year. Following Monday’s

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