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: Boosts offense in balanced outing
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Maxey had 23 points (8-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 43 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Maxey provided Philadelphia with a well-rounded outing in the Game 4 defeat, connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes while ending as one of two players with 20 or more points. Maxey has been one of the 76ers' best offensive producers in the first-round series, surpassing the 20-point mark in all four outings. Expect Maxey to continue to produce like he has all season, and maybe even more, in a win-or-go-home Game 5 against New York.
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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: Will play
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Maxey (illness) will play in Monday's Game 2 against the Knicks, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Maxey missed the team's morning shootaround due to an illness but went through a pregame warmup and was cleared to suit up a few minutes later. Joel Embiid (knee) remains questionable, and Maxey might not be at 100 percent despite being available. On Saturday, Maxey posted 33 points (14-26 FG) in 44 minutes during the 111-104 Game 1 loss.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Expected to play
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Maxey (illness) is expected to play in Monday's Game 2 against the Knicks, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Maxey missed the team's morning shootaround due to an illness but went through a pregame warmup and is on track to play, while Joel Embiid (knee) remains questionable. Maxey dropped 33 points (14-26 FG) in 44 minutes during Saturday's 111-104 Game 1 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.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Ready for the big stage
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Maxey totaled 33 points (14-26 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 44 minutes during Saturday's 111-104 loss to New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. He also had three turnovers.
Maxey's signature downhill speed and layup contortion were on display Saturday, carving up the Knicks anytime Mitchell Robinson was away from the basket. Maxey's performance is additionally impressive in the context of uncertainty surrounding the full athletic ability of Joel Embiid (knee) (29 points), but Embiid's presence on the court is a significant enabling factor for Maxey to attack the paint successfully.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Scores 19 in win over Miami
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Maxey accumulated 19 points (6-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 44 minutes during Wednesday's 105-104 Play-In Game victory over the Heat.
Maxey had a rough night from three-point range, but he still salvaged his stat line by sniffing the 20-point mark and dishing out six assists. Maxey is expected to play a prominent role on offense in the first-round matchup against the Knicks, and it's worth noting he averaged 26.3 points per game in three games against New York during the regular season.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Drains five threes vs. Orlando
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Maxey logged 28 points (10-19 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 40 minutes during Friday's 125-113 victory over the Magic.
Maxey returned to the lineup Friday after missing Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to left hip tightness. The injury didn't seem to slow Maxey down, as he hit five threes for the 15th time this season. The 76ers have been bolstered by the return of reigning MVP Joel Embiid, and a win Sunday against the Nets could lift the team into the top six in the Eastern Conference.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't play Tuesday
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Maxey (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Maxey dropped 52 points against the Spurs during a double-overtime win Sunday, but he continues to battle left hip tightness. After Tuesday's matchup, the 76ers have only two games remaining during the regular season -- Friday versus Orlando and Sunday against Brooklyn. Kyle Lowry (knee) remains out, so Cameron Payne and Buddy Hield are candidates for elevated roles against Detroit.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Deemed questionable for Tuesday
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Maxey (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Although Maxey continues to deal with left hip tightness, he's coming off a dominant performance in which he tallied 52 points, seven assists, five rebounds and two steals in 54 minutes during a double-overtime win over the Spurs on Sunday. If he's cleared to play Tuesday, his workload will likely depend on whether Joel Embiid (knee), Tobias Harris (knee), Kyle Lowry (knee) and De'Anthony Melton (back) are available.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Iffy for Sunday
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Maxey (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Maxey finished Saturday's blowout win over Memphis with just seven points (2-6 FG), five assists and a rebound after exploding for 37 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds during Thursday's win over Miami, which marked the point guard's return from a two-game absence due a left hip injury. Philadelphia has already ruled Joel Embiid (rest) and Kyle Lowry (rest) out for Sunday, so if Maxey joins them on the sidelines, the 76ers will need multiple depth pieces to step up and play quality minutes versus San Antonio.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Will play against Memphis
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Maxey (hip) is available and will play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Similar to Joel Embiid, Maxey went through his regular shootaround routine and has been deemed available to play in a favorable matchup against the Grizzlies. Look for Maxey to handle his regular workload against Memphis in what looks like a must-win game for the 76ers.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Questionable for Saturday
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Maxey is questionable for Saturday's game against Memphis due to left hip tightness.
Maxey returned from a two-game absence Thursday against Miami and didn't appear to have limitations, as he tallied 37 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds, a steal and a block in 41 minutes. However, he continues to deal with a hip issue, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Saturday.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Nears triple-double in return
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Maxey notched 37 points (15-26 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, nine rebounds, one steal and one block over 41 minutes in Thursday's 109-105 win over Miami.
Maxey returned Thursday after missing the previous game with a hip injury, leading all players in the contest in scoring and assists to go along with a team-best mark from three and ending one rebound shy of a triple-double in an all-around showing. Maxey's return provides a big lift to a 76ers team that is getting back to full strength health-wise. Maxey tied a season-high mark in assists in his return, notching his sixth game with 35 or more points. He has posted at least 30 points and 10 assists in three games this year, adding eight or more rebounds in two of those three outings.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Cleared to play Thursday
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Maxey (hip) will play Thursday against the Heat, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
No surprise here, as Maxey was upgraded to probable prior to this update. Maxey has missed the past three games for the 76ers, but he doesn't have any reported restrictions ahead of tipoff.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't play against Thunder
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Maxey (hip) is out for Tuesday's game versus Oklahoma City, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Maxey will miss his second straight contest Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with left hip soreness. Cameron Payne will likely draw another start in his absence. Maxey's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Miami.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Questionable for Tuesday
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Maxey (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City.
Maxey missed Sunday's game against the Raptors due to left hip tightness, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return to action Tuesday. If he's unavailable once again, Cameron Payne will likely continue to see increased playing time.
