Tyrese Maxey keeps stacking nights that make the rest of the league take notice, and Monday was another one for the Philadelphia 76ers guard.
In a 126-107 win over the visiting Chicago Bulls, Maxey finished with 26 points and 11 assists, with 15 of those points coming in the fourth quarter. It was the kind of late surge that has become part of his rhythm, especially after he also exploded over the weekend when LeBron James and Joel Embiid were both out.
“Tyrese Maxey tonight as the 76ers improve to 6-1 this season: 38 points (15 in 4Q), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals. This is the third time this season that he has scored 15+ points in the fourth quarter,” ClutchPoints wrote.
The bigger milestone came against Chicago, where Maxey carved out a place in franchise history. He became only the third player in 76ers history to record 20-plus games with 25 points and 10 assists, a club that also includes Allen Iverson and Wilt Chamberlain.
“Tyrese Maxey is the third player in 76ers history with 20+ games of 25 points and 10 assists, joining Allen Iverson (65) and Wilt Chamberlain (25),” ESPN’s Kris Rhim posted.
That kind of company says plenty about where Maxey’s game is right now. He can score in bunches, but he’s also doing the work of keeping teammates involved and making the offense hum. For Philadelphia, that blend is what makes him such a dangerous piece, and Monday was another reminder that his game keeps climbing.
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