Tyrese Maxey assesses his Game 3 after Sixers fall to Knicks at home

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers are in a position nobody wants to be in following a 108-94 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 3 at home on Friday. The Sixers are now staring elimination in the face as they trail the Knicks now 3-0 where NBA history is not on their side at all. Tyrese Maxey had 17 points and seven assists on the night, and he shot 8-for-12, but it was a peculiar night.

He entered Game 3 averaging 20. 3 shot attempts per night in the playoffs, so him only taking 12 shots--and only three triples--was a bit odd. He didn't take a 3-pointer until the third quarter.

"They just put two on the ball every ball screen," said Maxey after the loss. "Every ball screen, every (Jalen) Brunson action, they put two on the ball, and I feel like I made the right play. " To Maxey's point, he did what any basketball player would do when faced with pressure.

That's to find the open man and get them open looks. Unfortunately, the Sixers shot just 42. 9% from the floor overall and 9-for-32 from deep.