Tyrese Maxey scored an impressive 46 points leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-106 overtime win against the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Maxey's performance, especially his late-game actions that pushed the game into overtime, has ignited discussions about his emergence as a key player for the Sixers.

Through the first five games, the series has been tightly contested, with the Sixers holding a slim total point differential of +2.

Speculation about free agent Paul George joining the Sixers has gained traction, with analysts suggesting the team's playoff success could be a factor in attracting high-profile talent.

The Eastern Conference first-round playoffs are proving to be unexpectedly competitive, with the Milwaukee Bucks also managing to stave off elimination.