Maxey helps 76ers beat Nets for 3rd straight time

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were the big heroes in the last second of the game for the Philadelphia 76ers to top Brooklyn 102-97 in Game 3 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

a dub is a dub.

? @cryptocom pic.twitter.com/5yAeucvm9e

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2023

Embiid made a crucial block with 9 seconds left on the clock as Maxey scored earlier from the 3-point line with 44 seconds to tie the game.

SWAT THAT SHOT. pic.twitter.com/rn7olGb6RD

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2023

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Game 4 of the series is on Saturday, and Philly will have a chance to sweep their opponent in the 1^st round in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

James Harden was thrown out of the game in the 3^rd quarter after hitting in the groin Royce O’Neale.

Tyrese was the highest-scoring player for the 76ers with 25 as the Beard notched 21 before being ejected. Joel scored only 14 points but had a double-double with 10 rebounds.

25 PTS (10 in Q4) | 3 AST | 3 REB | 1 STL

a Maxeyclass.

? hydrated by @BioSteelSports pic.twitter.com/kXzkQnBFQk

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 21, 2023

Mikal Bridges notched 26, and Dinwiddie added 20, but Brooklyn lost their last 9 matches in the playoffs and can be swept for 2^nd season in a row.