Born 5 Years After Reggie Miller’s Iconic MSG Game, Tyrese Maxey Gave Knicks Fans Flashback of The 90s

Tyrese Maxey took the NBA world for a walk down memory lane. The star-studded Madison Square Garden, which has witnessed many memorable moments over the years, cannot forget the iconic Reggie Miller moment from 1995. 29 years later, the Philadelphia 76ers star reminded everyone of the moment with his brilliance on the court.

Tonight in Game 5 against the NY Knicks, the Sixers were down 6 with 25 seconds remaining on the clock. The Phillies already had their back door open as they were 3-1 down in the series. However, Maxey pulled them back into the series by dropping two back-to-back three-pointers to force the game into overtime and eventually win the game at MSG. During the post-game press conference, a reporter reminded him of the Reggie Miller moment, where he dropped 8 points in 9 seconds to win the game against the Knicks at MSG.

Speaking of it, Maxey said, “That was a long time ago,” and also stated that he would go back and watch those series of shots from the Indiana Pacers legend. He also added how the team’s trainer, Kevin Johnson, spoke about the Miller moment after the buzzer. The 23-year-old star, who was born 5 years after the moment, definitely needed someone to remind him.

Tyrese Maxey not only made everyone’s day with his brilliance but also had an emotional moment for himself. Right after the game moved into overtime, Maxey burst into an intense full-court celebration, screaming his lungs out at the MSG crowd. Speaking of the moment, he said, “I was saying some things that my grandma probably wouldn’t like.”

He also dove deeper into his emotional background and became involved in the celebration. Tyrese added, “Lose a game like that… I would have been crushed.” After a strong performance in the first three quarters, he blew the fourth quarter by missing three crucial free throws. Keeping the rage within himself, he exploded right after sinking two 3-pointers.

Will Tyrese Maxey recreate Reggie Miller’s ’95 playoff magic?

Even though Joel Embiid has been the offensive leader for the Sixers, it was Maxey who stepped on the gas in the last two games. In Game 5, he dropped 46 points with 9 assists, along with the Reggie Miller-call back 3-pointers. Now, the Sixers have to win their next two games to win their series, and Game 7 will take place in MSG.

Even during the 1995 Conference Semi-Final series between the Pacers and Knicks, they went down the wire to Game 7 at MSG. The Pacers eventually grabbed the series in Game 7 and moved on to the Conference Finals. Miller, along with Rik Smits, led the Pacers offense, averaging 22.6 points per game.

Maxey, in this series, has averaged 32.4 points with a high score of 46 points alongside Embiid’s 31.8 points per game. Next up, they host the Knicks at Wells Fargo Center for the clash to force Game 7. Will Maxey, the Most Improved Player Award winner, help the Sixers cross the hurdle and enter the Semi-Final? Let us know in the comments below.