Maxey finished with 31 points (11-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Wednesday's 109-97 Play-In Game victory over Orlando.
Maxey continued his dominant season, scoring a game-high 31 points, lifting the 76ers to an emphatic victory. Despite being without Joel Embiid (appendicitis), Philadelphia was able to get the job done over a disappointing Magic outfit. Although Boston will go into the first-round series as firm favorites, Maxey will certainly be giving it his all in the hopes of causing an upset.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Paces Philadelphia in win
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Maxey tallied 31 points (11-25 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block across 42 minutes in Wednesday's 109-97 win over the Magic in the Play-In Tournament.
Maxey didn't deliver his most efficient performance but still recorded a team-high 31 points to help Philadelphia secure the seventh seed in the East. Including the regular season, the star point guard has dropped 30-plus points in two of his last three games and 29 times on the campaign. He also dished out a game-high six assists Wednesday. The 76ers are now set to face the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Pulled early in easy win
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Maxey produced 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 126-106 win over Milwaukee.
Maxey put together a team-leading 21 points with only 27 minutes of court time. The 76ers wisely let Maxey sit after a productive first half, as the team needs the elite point guard at his best in Tuesday's Play-In Game against Orlando. Maxey enjoyed a spectacular sixth season, averaging 28.3 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 steals over 70 games.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Goes to locker room
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Maxey went to the locker room due to an apparent injury to his right hand during the third quarter of Friday's game against the Pacers, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Maxey appeared to injure his right hand following a collision while going for a loose ball, and he'll get evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Friday's game. Quentin Grimes should see more minutes off the bench for as long as Maxey is out of the game.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Drops team-high 23 in loss
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Maxey accumulated a team-high 23 points (9-20 FG, 5-10 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists over 33 minutes during Thursday's 113-102 loss to the Rockets.
The 25-year-old guard was one of three Sixers to score at least 20 points on the night, but it wasn't quite enough to keep pace with the home squad. Maxey has been productive since returning in late March from a finger injury, and over seven games since getting back in the lineup, he's averaging 22.9 points, 6.9 assists, 4.1 boards and 2.1 threes.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: No rust in return
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Maxey (finger) generated 26 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block across 43 minutes in Saturday's 118-114 win over the Hornets.
It was Maxey's first game since March 7, as the 25-year-old guard missed 10 straight games with a finger injury. However, he didn't need any time to reacclimate to game action, knocking down over 50 percent of his shot attempts while making significant contributions in the peripheral categories. Going back to early February, Maxey has now scored more than 20 points in 14 consecutive appearances.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Gets green light Saturday
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Maxey (finger) is available for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Maxey will shed his questionable tag and return from a 10-game absence due to a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger. The star point guard's return will leave fewer minutes available for guys like Cameron Payne, Justin Edwards and Quentin Grimes. Over nine appearances since the All-Star break, Maxey has averaged 29.3 points, 6.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 3.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 36.2 minutes per game, though it's unclear if he'll see a full workload during his return.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Trending toward playing Saturday
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Barring any pregame setbacks, Maxey (finger) is trending toward being available for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
It appears as though Maxey has progressed enough in his recovery from a right finger sprain to play Saturday in what would be his first game since March 7, though his official status will be confirmed closer to the 6:00 p.m. ET tipoff. His return would give the Sixers a significant boost -- especially on offense -- and would likely result in Quentin Grimes reverting to a bench role. In his 10 games prior to his injury, Maxey had averaged 29.6 points, 5.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 3.1 threes, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks over 35.8 minutes per game.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Will be re-evaluated in three weeks
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Maxey has been diagnosed with a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
This is a tough blow for the 76ers, who will also be without Paul George (suspension) until late March. Maxey sustained the finger injury with just 16 seconds remaining in Saturday's loss to Atlanta after colliding with Adem Bona. With Maxey sidelined for at least the next three weeks, VJ Edgecombe should see increased ball-handling duties, while Cameron Payne and Tyrese Martin are candidates for increased minutes.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: To miss at least two games
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Maxey suffered a right finger sprain in Saturday's loss to Atlanta and will miss at least two games, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The star point guard exited Saturday's contest with just 16 seconds remaining after colliding with Adem Bona, and the former won't play in Philadelphia's upcoming back-to-back set Monday and Tuesday against the Cavaliers and Grizzlies, respectively. With Maxey sidelined, Cameron Payne and Quentin Grimes are candidates for increased playing time, while Tyrese Martin could enter the rotation. Maxey's next opportunity to play will come Thursday in Detroit.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Teases triple-double vs. Indiana
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Maxey recorded 32 points (10-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 10-10 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during the 76ers' 135-114 win over the Pacers on Tuesday.
Maxey scored all 32 of his points through the first three quarters, as he and other 76ers starters were rested in the fourth frame due to the team's commanding lead. The All-Star point guard led Philadelphia in points, rebounds and assists and connected on at least 10 free throws for the ninth time this season. Even with Joel Embiid back in the lineup after a five-game absence, Maxey should continue to be the engine that runs the Sixers offense, especially with Paul George (suspension) out until late March. Maxey has averaged 31.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 threes and 2.0 steals over 34.8 minutes per game over his last six appearances.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Erupts for 39 points
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Maxey recorded 39 points (16-28 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight assists, three rebounds, two steals and a block in 35 minutes during Sunday's 135-108 win over the Timberwolves.
Maxey did the majority of his scoring inside the three-point line Sunday, getting downhill and scoring efficiently at the rim. Perhaps his most notable bucket came in transition, where he shook a perimeter defender and threw down an emphatic left-handed dunk over Anthony Edwards. On top of his scoring display, Maxey posted a game-high eight assists. Sunday's outburst is a continuation of outstanding play for Maxey, who has scored at least 25 points in each of his last seven games, averaging 30.1 points, 6.1 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 35.8 minutes per game over that stretch.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Flirts with double-double
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Maxey amassed 29 points (8-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 10-11 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 win over Phoenix.
Maxey was only one rebound shy of recording a second consecutive double-double, the first of which came against the Lakers on Thursday. The standout guard's numbers are shooting back up after a tepid performance against the Lakers earlier in the week, but that game should be considered an outlier compared to Maxey's usual body of work.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Scores team-high 29 points
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Maxey amassed 29 points (9-18 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 128-113 win over the Clippers.
Maxey matched his best showing of the season beyond the arc with seven three-pointers during the decisive victory. He shot a solid 50 percent from the floor in the contest, bouncing back after an uncharacteristically low 18 points in his previous game versus the Pelicans.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Takes back seat to Embiid in win
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Maxey had 18 points (7-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 victory over New Orleans.
The 25-year-old guard let Joel Embiid take the lead on offense, with the center pouring in 40 points, but Maxey still dropped at least six dimes for the ninth straight game. During that span, Maxey's averaging 23.9 points, 8.0 assists, 3.3 assists, 2.6 steals and 2.2 threes.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Nears double-double in victory
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Maxey registered 22 points (9-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists and three rebounds in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 139-122 win over Milwaukee.
After scoring a season-low six points on 3-of-12 shooting from the field in Monday's blowout loss to Charlotte, Maxey bounced back in the second leg of this back-to-back set. While he struggled with efficiency from beyond the arc yet again, the star point guard finished as Philadelphia's third-leading scorer and reached the 20-point threshold for the 13th time in 15 January appearances. He also dished out a game-high nine assists.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Double-doubles in win
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Maxey registered 36 points (15-28 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 43 minutes during Thursday's 128-122 overtime victory over the Rockets.
It was a two-way effort from Maxey in the overtime win, as he hit some clutch shots down the stretch and ripped away the rock from Amen Thompson on one of Houston's final possessions to seal the deal for Philly. However, he again struggled from distance, finishing 2-for-10 from long range. Maxey has been in a three-point funk over the past five games, going 9-for-38 from beyond the arc, but it shouldn't be long before the 39.7 percent three-point shooter finds his rhythm again.
Maxey registered 29 points (12-24 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists, four rebounds, eight steals and one block over 40 minutes during the 76ers' 113-104 win over the Pacers on Monday.
Maxey was active on the defensive end of the floor during Monday's win, just three days after tallying five swipes against the Cavaliers on Friday. Maxey was particularly effective in the fourth quarter with 14 points and four steals, demonstrating why he was named an All-Star starter for the first time in his six-year NBA career. He has averaged 28.5 points, 5.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 3.4 threes and 2.8 steals in 38.1 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Maxey notched 22 points (9-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, five rebounds, five steals and two blocks in 39 minutes during Friday's 117-115 loss to the Cavaliers.
Maxey didn't have one of his explosive scoring nights Friday, but he narrowly missed a double-double with assists and filled the stat sheet in the 76ers' narrow loss. His five steals marked a season high and the seventh time this year he's recorded four-plus swipes. Across nine January contests, Maxey is averaging 28.4 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.4 blocks while shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 42.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Game-high 38 points not enough
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Maxey recorded 38 points (13-27 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five assists, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks over 45 minutes during the 76ers' 116-115 overtime loss to the Raptors on Sunday.
Maxey once again was the engine that kept the 76ers' offense running Sunday, especially after Paul George was a late scratch due to a knee injury. Maxey scored 24 of his 38 points during the second half and overtime, but no other Sixers player was able to score more than the 17 supplied by rookie VJ Edgecombe. The 76ers and Raptors face off against each other again Monday, and Maxey could be getting reinforcements for that game depending on the statuses of George and Joel Embiid (knee).
