Maxey had 27 points (8-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 126-99 loss to the Cavaliers.
Maxey was sharp from beyond the arc and drained at least three treys for the fifth consecutive game. However, and despite the 27-point haul, that was perhaps the lone positive aspect in Maxey's outing, as he went 3-for-12 in two-point shots. Maxey has scored at least 22 points in five straight contests and is trending in the right direction following a subpar start to the campaign, but the lack of efficiency remains an issue, particularly in games for which Joel Embiid (knee) isn't around. Maxey remains valuable across all formats, and while fantasy managers would welcome an uptick in efficiency, he'll remain a valuable asset as long as he continues to surpass the 20-point mark regularly while also putting up decent peripheral stats.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Drops 40 points in victory
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Maxey contributed 40 points (12-28 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 10-13 FT), five rebounds, five assists and four steals across 40 minutes during Monday's 121-108 win over the Hornets.
The superstar led the 76ers in points and steals while tying Paul George for the game high in three-pointers. Maxey delivered a stellar performance from beyond the arc, tying his season-high mark in threes made. The 24-year-old also logged his second 40-plus-point outing through 18 regular-season appearances Monday. Maxey continues to string together impressive fantasy outings, and he should serve as the club's top option while Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) is sidelined.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Three more steals Friday
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Maxey totaled 16 points (5-17 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 102-94 victory over Orlando.
The fifth-year point guard continues to struggle from long range, and Maxey has gone just 2-for-21 on three-point attempts over the last three games. He's compensated with some quick hands on defense, and Maxey has recorded multiple steals in seven straight contests, averaging 23.3 points, 5.7 assists, 3.3 boards, 2.9 steals and 2.7 threes over that stretch.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Inefficient 16 points in loss
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Maxey recorded 16 points (7-19 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the Magic.
Maxey ran into tough sledding Wednesday with the defense of Jalen Suggs, going 0-for-7 from three-point land and turning the ball over four times. Maxey is doing what he can to keep the 5-15 76ers from getting buried in the Eastern Conference standings, but his shooting efficiency has suffered on the campaign as a whole with stars Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (rest) bouncing in and out of Philadelphia's lineup. Fantasy managers will have to deal with some inefficient nights out of Maxey until the squad gets healthier, but the 24-year-old star guard is still averaging a prolific 24.5 points, 6.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 3.0 three-pointers in 35.3 minutes per game over his last six appearances.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Scores 28 points in win
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Maxey ended Saturday's 111-96 victory over the Pistons with 28 points (11-24 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals across 35 minutes.
Maxey carried the 76ers in scoring Saturday, and even though Paul George logged 26 minutes in his return, it's clear Maxey was the go-to player in this victory. He missed six games in a row between Nov. 8 and Nov. 18 due to a hamstring injury, but he's looked terrific once he shook off the rust. Maxey is on a hot streak offensively and has posted 25 or more points in three of his past four appearances.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Scores 17 points in loss Sunday
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Maxey closed with 17 points (5-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 125-99 loss to the Clippers.
Maxey had a rough showing Sunday, but to be fair, the entire 76ers offense struggled. Maxey will continue receiving an increased workload with both Paul George (knee) and Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, meaning he'll have plenty of opportunities to continue putting up big numbers across the board even if he hasn't been efficient with his shot.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Set to receive increased workload
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Coach Nick Nurse said Maxey will play more minutes in Friday's game versus the Nets than he did in Wednesday's game against Memphis, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Maxey is set to play his second straight contest Friday after missing six games with a hamstring injury. While the star guard is set to play more than the 20 minutes he logged against Memphis, it will likely take him a few more games to fully work back up to his season average of 37.1 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Struggles in return from injury
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Maxey (hamstring) ended with eight points (3-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Cleared to return from a six-game absence due to a right hamstring strain, Maxey showcased some expected rust while he also operated under a minutes restriction. Though Maxey didn't pay dividends for those that chose to activate him right away, fantasy managers should expect better days ahead for the young point guard as he becomes further removed from the injury and as his minutes ramp up. He should have his minute restriction loosened a bit in the 76ers' next game Friday versus the Nets, and he could also notice a slight bump in his 32.6 percent usage rate from Wednesday after Paul George left the game with a hyperextended knee. George is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday, after which the 76ers should have a better idea regarding how much time he might miss.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Out multiple weeks
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The 76ers announced Thursday that Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks due to a right hamstring injury, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Maxey injured his right hamstring during Wednesday's game versus the Clippers. Although a full evaluation will come later in the day Thursday, the star guard is expected to be sidelined for an extended period. In Maxey's absence, Jared McCain, Kyle Lowry and Reggie Jackson are all candidates to receive increased playing time.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't return Wednesday
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Maxey has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to right hamstring soreness, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He'll finish with 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes.
Maxey was replaced by Jared McCain to start the fourth quarter, and it's now known he's dealing with hamstring soreness. Per Aaronson, Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse called Maxey's removal "precautionary" and didn't seem concerned about the injury. The 24-year-old has been utilized heavily to start the season as Paul George and Joel Embiid (knee/suspension) were unavailable, averaging 41 minutes per game prior to Wednesday's tilt. McCain and Kyle Lowry figure to see a bump in playing time while Maxey is sidelined. Maxey's next chance to play will come Friday against the Lakers.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Pops for team-high 32 on Monday
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Maxey closed Monday's 118-116 loss to the Suns with 32 points (12-22 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes.
The fifth-year guard topped 30 points for the third time in the last four games, but even with Paul George making his 76ers debut, Maxey didn't get quite enough help to steal a win on the road. Maxey's usage should decline once George is up to speed and Joel Embiid (knee) is back in action as well. However, Maxey has taken full advantage of his spot as Philadelphia's lead dog so far, averaging what would be a career-high 30.2 points per game to begin the 2024-25 campaign.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Another strong outing
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Maxey amassed 32 points (12-25 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 105-95 loss to the Pistons.
With Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) both out, Maxey has taken over as the 76ers' top option on offense. Maxey has used that increased workload to score at least 30 points in back-to-back games. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 31.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 42.0 minutes across four appearances this season, albeit on 37.8/22.9/81.6 shooting splits.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't return Friday
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Maxey is dealing with a right thumb contusion and won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Magic, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He finishes the game scoreless (0-1 FG) and with one assist in five minutes.
The 76ers are being extremely cautious with their star players and aren't going to risk Maxey in a meaningless preseason game. The star guard will sit out the rest of the contest with the focus of being 100 percent healthy for the regular-season opener against Milwaukee next Wednesday.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Will play Monday
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Maxey (rest) will start in Monday's preseason contest against the Hawks.
Maxey, Paul George and Kelly Oubre are all back in action after resting during Saturday's matchup against the Celtics, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. Maxey posted 21 points (7-14 FG) in 26 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to Minnesota.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Not expected to suit up Saturday
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Maxey is not in the starting five for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Celtics, and he is not expected to play due to rest purposes.
Coach Nick Nurse said Saturday that the 76ers will rest their vets on the second day of a back-to-back road trip, according to Celtics beat reporter Bobby Krivitsky. The 23-year-old's next chance to suit up will be Monday against the Hawks.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Poor shooting in Game 6 loss
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Maxey recorded 17 points (6-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 43 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Maxey was coming off a heroic performance in Game 5, scoring 46 points and making some clutch buckets to keep the 76ers alive in the series. However, he wasn't able to deliver in Game 6 and finished with more field-goal attempts than points scored. Maxey posted her lowest-scoring tally of the series in Thursday's loss, but he still averaged 29.8 points, 6.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game in the first round of the playoffs.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Erupts for 46 points
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Maxey amassed 46 points (17-30 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds and nine assists in 52 minutes during Tuesday's 112-106 overtime victory over the Knicks in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Joel Embiid clearly wasn't 100 percent, so Maxey stepped up in a big way for the 76ers. He used his quickness to get whatever look he wanted on the court, and he hit a three-pointer near halfcourt to send this game to overtime. This series will head back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Thursday with the Knicks leading 3-2.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Records 35/10 double-double in loss
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Maxey notched 35 points (12-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds and 10 assists in 44 minutes during Monday's 104-101 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Maxey scored 15 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and was the primary catalyst in a massive rally that erased the Knicks' lead. His three-pointer with 1:09 remaining appeared to seal a Game 2 win for the Sixers, but New York's defense turned the tables in the end. Although Joel Embiid is rounding back into form, Maxey's production will be essential to get the team back into the series. The Maxey-Embiid duo also needs help from the rest of the supporting cast, who scored only 32 points in the loss.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Warming up
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Maxey (illness) is on the court at the beginning of team warmups in advance of Monday's Game 2 against New York, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Philadelphia down 1-0 in the series, Maxey not suiting up Monday would be shocking, although his status must still be monitored after he missed the team's morning shootaround. Maxey and Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) are both questionable and officially considered game-time decisions for Monday's contest.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Questionable for Monday
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Maxey is questionable for Monday's Game 2 against New York due to an illness, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Maxey has been on a tear recently, averaging 31.6 points, 4.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 42.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances. He played 44 minutes in Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Knicks but was a late addition to Monday's injury report due to his illness. The 23-year-old didn't participate in the 76ers' morning shootaround and will likely be closely monitored in the hours leading up to tipoff, but Cameron Payne, Kyle Lowry and Buddy Hield could see increased run if Maxey is sidelined.
