Tyrese Maxey wore sunglasses during his postgame press conference following the Sixers’ 109-100 win against the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference first round on Saturday night. But you did not need to look at his eyes to see his exhaustion. The two-time All-Star stumbled through words and gasped for air every time he paused. But Maxey made one thing clear: He wanted the ball. He repeated the statement multiple times. That desire is one of the biggest reasons the Sixers are still standing. If you want to hear my sleep-deprived voice asking Tyrese Maxey about this big buckets down the stretch: https://t.co/zcK9XdZGk8 — Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) May 3, 2026 Maxey erupted for 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in Philadelphia’s Game 7 win over Boston to stamp the Sixers’ ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The guard’s shot-making and reliability in the guts of the game were essential.…