Philadelphia 76ers' 'VJ Maxx' Shines in Game 3 Against Knicks
‘VJ Maxx’ delivers early in Game 3, Mitchell Robin...
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In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia 76ers, trailing 2-0 in the series, found a spark from Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, known as 'VJ Maxx'. Their early contributions helped the team take a lead, though the New York Knicks fought back to close the gap by the end of the first quarter.
- 01Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, nicknamed 'VJ Maxx', provided an explosive start for the 76ers.
- 02Maxey assisted Edgecombe for two early dunks, giving the 76ers a 15-8 lead.
- 03Despite the 76ers' fast start, the Knicks narrowed the score to 31-27 by the end of the first quarter.
- 04Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks delivered a highlight-reel dunk over Joel Embiid in the second quarter.
- 05The 76ers aimed to regain momentum in the series after losing the first two games.
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In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers needed a strong start to avoid falling behind 3-0. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, known as 'VJ Maxx', quickly energized the crowd with impressive plays. Just minutes into the game, Maxey threw a lob from beyond the 3-point line that Edgecombe slammed down, followed by another fast-break dunk from Edgecombe after intercepting a pass from Knicks' Josh Hart. This early surge put the 76ers ahead 15-8. However, the Knicks responded effectively, closing the first quarter with a score of 31-27. The game continued to showcase intense plays, including a standout dunk by Mitchell Robinson over Joel Embiid, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup as both teams fought for an edge in the series.
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The performance of 'VJ Maxx' is crucial for the 76ers as they seek to turn the series around and energize their fanbase in Philadelphia.
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