Jon Stewart left stunned after Tyrese Maxey saves 76ers’ season

Tyler Lauletta

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Against all odds, the Philadelphia 76ers are still alive.

The 76ers stole an overtime win from the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, sending the series back to Philadelphia where the 76ers will try to force a Game 7.

It was Tyrese Maxey who truly saved the season for the 76ers, hitting a three from the logo to tie the game with just eight seconds left to play, a shot which ultimately sent the game to overtime.

The shot left the entirety of Madison Square Garden stunned.

Jon Stewart, now part-time host of “The Daily Show,” was sitting courtside, and the look on his face expressed the emotion of Knicks fans around the world.

The 76ers went on to win in overtime, leaving the already stunned Knicks crowd in further disbelief.

The series now heads back to Philadelphia with the Knicks still leading 3–2. Game 6 will tip off on Thursday night. 

Tyler Lauletta

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Tyler Lauletta has been working in sports media for nearly a decade, with stops at Business Insider and Sports Illustrated. Residing just outside Philadelphia, he is a recovering Truster of the Process and remains a sicko for the Eagles, Sixers and Phillies. He’s covered the Super Bowl and World Series from the press box and hopes to finagle his way into Wimbledon in the near future. You can follow him on X/Twitter @tylerlauletta.