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Tyrese Maxey ate some pasta, called his mom, and then saved the Sixers’ season | David Murphy

With Ben Simmons lost in his own head, a 20-year-old rookie propelled the Sixers to a Game 6 win over the Hawks. Now, Tyrese Maxey is a reason to bet on the home team in Game 7.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey points dribbling the basketball against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff semifinals on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Atlanta.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey points dribbling the basketball against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff semifinals on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Atlanta.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer
    by David Murphy | Columnist
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