Gina Mizell

The Last Two Minute Report released by the NBA Tuesday evening revealed that the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player had a point.

The Sixers have used an array of individual defenders and collective schemes to hold Brunson to 29.1% shooting (16-of-55) from the floor with six turnovers in this series' first two games.

What you should know Despite the odds, Sixers have confidence heading into Game 3

Joel Embiid had already splashed four shots from beyond the arc. In the third quarter.

But then he baited New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein into a his fifth foul with more than seven minutes to play in Thursday's final period, then sank all three foul shots to re-extend the 76ers' Game 3 advantage.

Cameron Payne is always bouncing during 76ers timeouts. Sometimes on one foot. Other times, while moving both legs in and out like a no-armed jumping jack.

Maxey has been around excellent guards in his early career, including three former All-Stars in Ben Simmons, James Harden, and Kyle Lowry, and a boisterous role player in Patrick Beverley.

Nick Nurse was a bit perplexed while watching Friday's Game 3 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers.

What you should know Sixers know they need to 'grit it out' against Knicks tonight The 76ers ' confidence is high.

New York held a dominant 18-8 overall edge in that category in the final period, including seven offensive rebounds that yielded 11 second-chance points.