According to the NBA’s player tracking data, here are Maxey’s shooting numbers against primary defenders for the series: vs. Hart: 44 points, 17 of 28 field goals vs. McBride: 34 points, 14 of 27 field goals vs. Robinson: 26 points, 9 of 14 field goals vs Anunoby: 13 points, 5 of 13 field goals vs. Hartenstein: 15 points, 6 of 14 field goals The Maxey-Embiid two-man game has been the bugaboo for the Knicks, who’ve been selling out to stop Embiid while watching Maxey flourish. “Every single possession they’re doubling me in the post, which is fine,” Embiid said. “We’re just going to keep making the right plays, you know, trust my guys to knock down those shots. And they’re in the gaps more, they’re really trying to pressure me so that’s where I try to use myself as a decoy. …Tyrese is going to come and make a wide-open layup or shoot it or be able to drive.” -via New York Post / May 2, 2024

Source: Washington Post May 03, 2024 06:28 UTC