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: Exits in final minute Saturday
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Maxey exited to the locker room with 16 seconds remaining in Saturday's 125-116 loss to the Hawks due to an apparent right hand injury, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He posted 31 points (12-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists, three steals and two rebounds across 38 minutes.
The star point guard reached the 30-point threshold for the fourth time over his last seven games, though he collided with Adem Bona late in the fourth quarter and exited to the locker room while holding his right hand. If Maxey is forced to miss time, Cameron Payne and Quentin Grimes would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes. Maxey's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Monday's game in Cleveland, and he'll undergo further testing Sunday, per Tony Jones of The Athletic.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Leads Sixers with 25 points
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Maxey recorded 25 points (8-22 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six assists, two rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during the 76ers' 106-102 win over the Jazz on Wednesday.
Maxey didn't have the most efficient night from the field, but he took 10 more shots than any other of his teammates as he absorbed more attention from the Utah defense due to the absences of Joel Embiid (oblique), Paul George (suspension), VJ Edgecombe (back) and Kelly Oubre (illness). Maxey still finished as the team's leading scorer and contributed defensively with a game-high three blocks, which was also a season high that he set twice back in November. The two-time All-Star extended his 20-plus-point streak to 12 games in Wednesday's win. Over that 12-game span, Maxey has averaged 29.2 points, 6.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 threes, 2.1 steals and 0.8 blocks over 35.8 minutes per game, though he's connected on just 30.4 percent of his three-pointers in that period.
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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: Drops 33 points in victory
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Maxey amassed 33 points (10-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes in Monday's 115-102 win over the Raptors.
Maxey caught fire early in this one, scoring 18 of his game-high 33 points in the first quarter. The star point guard posted at least 33 points in both halves of this back-to-back set, and he has now reached the 30-point threshold in 19 of his 36 regular-season appearances thus far. Additionally, he torched the nets from beyond the arc Monday after shooting 2-for-7 from downtown in Sunday's overtime loss to Toronto.
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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).
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Game-high 29 points Friday
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Maxey logged 29 points (10-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one assist, one rebound and three steals over 38 minutes during the 76ers' 103-91 win over the Magic on Friday.
Maxey's one assist Friday was a season low, but the All-Star point guard was still heavily involved in the offense and finished as the game's leading scorer. He's connected on at least three triples in six consecutive games and has posted at least 22 points in 11 of his last 12 outings. Over that 12-game span, Maxey has averaged 28.9 points, 6.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 threes, 2.2 steals and 1.0 blocks over 39.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Double-doubles vs. Dallas
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Maxey registered 34 points (14-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks over 42 minutes during the 76ers' 123-108 win over the Mavericks on Thursday.
It was another strong performance from the fifth-year point guard, who has posted back-to-back double-doubles of at least 30 points and 10 assists. Maxey scored 11 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter to help seal the win for the 76ers, and he also contributed on the defensive end with multiple steals and multiple blocks. In seven outings since returning from a two-game absence due to an illness, Maxey has averaged 29.1 points, 7.1 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 3.7 threes and 2.0 steals over 40.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Pours in 38 points in win
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Maxey recorded 38 points (15-31 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 41 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 win over the Mavericks.
Maxey scored 16 of his 38 points during the fourth quarter, delivering some clutch buckets down the stretch to ensure the victory for the 76ers, and he acknowledged after the game that it was important for Philly to string together a couple of wins. The 76ers have now won six of their past eight games and are a season-best five games over .500.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Nets game-high 30 points in win
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Maxey (illness) totaled 30 points (11-24 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 116-107 win over the Knicks.
Maxey looked fresh in his return from a two-game absence, and he picked up right where he left off, operating as the engine of the Philadelphia offense. He had 17 points by halftime and finished with a game-high scoring haul, with his effort helping put an end to New York's six-game winning streak.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Not listed on injury report
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Maxey is not listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game in New York.
Maxey missed the past two games for the 76ers due to an illness, but he'll be back in action Friday night, which could shift Quentin Grimes back to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for Jared McCain and Kyle Lowry with Maxey active.
