The Thunder ended up shutting down Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers
By halftime, in Oklahoma City, Tyrese McKay he kept Philadelphia at arm’s length with 23 points. It remains to be confirmed upon returning from the locker room, knowing that the reigning champions will raise their voice. Because that’s exactly what happened. And the Sixers then sank, saddled with 14 turnovers in 24 minutes.
“A significant number of turnovers puts us in difficulty, preventing us from setting up a defence”, laments Nick Nurse. “Obviously we have no chance to score with 14 turnovers. That’s really too much. This was the key of the match. In some the difference was their defense, their pressure, we know that. But out of ten, it’s just our fault. We didn’t make the right choice, the right reading. »
The Sixers were careless and easy at times. Which paid dearly as Oklahoma City also stepped up to take advantage of their opponent’s generosity. Tyrese McKay can attest to that, as he finished the second half with 5 points on 2/8 shooting.
Still problems in the third quarter
“They obviously increased the pressure in the second half”notes the Philadelphia coach. “He touched the ball less and, when he got it, he had two defenders on his back.
With their leader extinct, Nick Nurse’s troops will rely logicallyafter scoring only 42 points in the second half and confirming that the third quarter is a painful moment for them.
“The last game, against the Bulls, I was aggressive in the third quarter and that helped us. I was in the game there and I made some passes because the defense was coming at me.”that’s how the All-Star analyzes, who didn’t want to push too hard. “That’s the thing: I don’t want to shoot against a defender, because deep down I like to give the ball to my teammates. I try to make the right choice every time.”
| Tyrese McKay | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | PHI | 61 | 15:20 | 46.2 | 30.1 | 87.1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 8.0 |
| 2021-22 | PHI | 75 | 35:20 | 48.5 | 42.7 | 86.6 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 17.5 |
| 2022-23 | PHI | 60 | 33:36 | 48.1 | 43.4 | 84.5 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 20.3 |
| 2023-24 | PHI | 70 | 37:31 | 45.0 | 37.3 | 86.8 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 25.9 |
| 2024-25 | PHI | 52 | 37:42 | 43.7 | 33.7 | 87.9 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 6.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 26.3 |
| 2025-26 | PHI | 27 | 39:49 | 45.8 | 39.4 | 89.1 | 0.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 30.8 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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