Yes, the Sixers should have won the series. They should have beaten the Knicks in the first round. Not only should they be playing Game 7 on Saturday in New York, they should have finished off the Knicks in six.

With his 31 points in the second half and overtime, Maxey may have saved his franchise for this particular series, but he also may have saved the 76ers from losing the services of

When I come in happy every single day, I think I do a good job of building Jo (i.e., Joel Embiid) up — starting there and then going with the other guys as well,” he said.