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The Sixers nearly ended their losing streak Wednesday night against the New York Knicks, but fell just short to lose their ninth straight. Guard Tyrese Maxey led the team with 30 points, but couldn't find his shot from three-point range, as he shot 0-for-10 from deep on the night.

Maxey, 24, already is an All-Star, the NBA’s reigning Most Improved Player and a 27-points-per-game scorer. But Embiid is without a timeline for his return, and when he isn’t present, even as Maxey has emerged as a top-notch player over the past few seasons, the 7-footer has dragged any shot at victory with him.

Evaluating some key stretches and plays from the Sixers' late-game loss against the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105.

For the first time since Tyrese Maxey saved their season with a series of shots etched into franchise lore, the Sixers returned to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night to face the New York Knicks team that eliminated them from last season's playoffs.

Paul George led the charge as the Sixers mounted a great second half effort before falling to the Knicks at MSG.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers are ready to work with young big man Adem Bona as he continues to develop in his rookie season.

Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant, center, moves past New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges (25), left, and Karl-Anthony Towns during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AP