Post-Game Thread
Sixers Defeat Knicks in Overtime
Philadelphia 76ers 112, New York Knicks 110
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks in overtime on Wednesday night, 112-110. The win gives the Sixers a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid led the way for the Sixers with 36 points and 12 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey added 28 points and James Harden had 22 points and 10 assists.
The Knicks were led by R.J. Barrett, who had 24 points. Julius Randle added 22 points and Jalen Brunson had 20 points.
The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. The Sixers took a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Knicks came back to tie the game with just seconds remaining.
In overtime, the Sixers took control of the game. Embiid scored the first five points of overtime and the Sixers never trailed again.
The Sixers will now head back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Friday night. The Knicks will need to win in Philadelphia to force a Game 7.
Conclusion
The Sixers' victory in Game 5 was a hard-fought win. The Knicks played well, but the Sixers were able to make the plays when they needed to. The Sixers will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 6 on Friday night.
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