76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Four steals offset weak efficiency
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Maxey provided 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists, two blocks and four steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 139-105 loss to the Warriors.
On the heels of recording a season-high five steals in Wednesday's loss to Sacramento, Maxey collected four more swipes on the second half of Philadelphia's back-to-back despite scoring his fewest points since a shortened eight-point outing in the Nov. 20 loss to Memphis. Across his last nine outings, the star guard is averaging 27.9 points, 6.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 4.0 threes. Maxey is shooting a career-low 42.1 percent from the floor this season overall, but now that superstar center Joel Embiid is back in the mix, fantasy managers have reason to be optimistic the former will improve on that clip as the campaign rolls on.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Extends impressive streak
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Maxey accumulated 27 points (10-23 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals across 42 minutes during Wednesday's 113-107 loss to the Kings.
Maxey made his presence felt in more ways than just scoring, as evidenced by his six assists and four steals, though it's undeniable that he made most of his impact as a scoring weapon in a game where the 76ers didn't have Joel Embiid (foot). Maxey has been on a tear in recent weeks and has surpassed the 20-point plateau in his last 10 games, a stretch in which he's averaging 28.4 points, 6.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Puts up 23 points in win Monday
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Maxey accumulated 23 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 125-103 win over Portland.
The 76ers had one of their most dominant victories of the season Monday, and Maxey played a prominent role in that outcome since he was the team's second-best offensive weapon behind Joel Embiid. Maxey is riding his most productive stretch of the season in recent weeks and has surpassed the 20-point plateau in his last eight contests. He's averaging 28.6 points, 6.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc in that span.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Scores team-high 32 points in win
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Maxey finished with 32 points (9-23 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six assists, one block and two steals across 41 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 win over Utah.
Maxey and Joel Embiid each scored 32 points during the narrow win. Maxey drained five three-pointers, continuing a stellar run from downtown where he's now converted 18 three-pointers over the last four games. He's also exceeded 30 points in four of his last six contests, with a huge 40-point performance against Charlotte as the highlight.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Spectacular Christmas Day display
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Maxey registered 33 points (12-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals over 41 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 win over Boston.
Maxey was spectacular on Christmas Day, leading all scorers with 33 points and posting his fourth double-double of the season by dishing out a game-high 12 dimes. The All-Star guard has been on a tear lately, averaging a whopping 28.9 points, 7.1 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 4.1 three-pointers in 38.8 minutes over his last seven games. As long as head coach Nick Nurse continues to put such a heavy workload on his shoulders in terms of minutes per game, Maxey should have little trouble being one of the most productive guards in the league going forward.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Near triple-double vs. Spurs
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Maxey chipped in 32 points (12-25 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 41 minutes during Monday's 111-106 win over the Spurs.
Maxey took on a larger offensive role in the second half of Monday's game after Joel Embiid was ejected in the second quarter. Maxey was two assists shy from registering his second triple-double of the regular season, and he connected on five three-pointers for the third time in the 76ers' last four games. For the month of December, Maxey is averaging 24.7 points, 5.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 37.9 minutes per game.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Will play Monday against Spurs
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Maxey (illness) is available for Monday's game against San Antonio, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Maxey was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, but the All-Star guard will play Monday. Over his last 10 games, Maxey has averaged 25.7 points, 6.1 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 steals over 38.0 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Probable for Monday
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Maxey (illness) is probable for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Maxey was a late addition to the injury report. Despite being under the weather, it appears he will give it a go against the Spurs anyway. Maxey is averaging 23.8 points and 5.6 assists through eight December showings.
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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: 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.