Tyrese Maxey, Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers
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The Philadelphia 76ers have a new star leading the team during the 2025-26 NBA season, and the former Kentucky star continues to show up for big moments as the Eastern Conference team look to compete amongst the league’s elite teams.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Golden State Warriors by a score of 99-98 on Thursday night as rising star Tyrese Maxey's team got the better of Steve Kerr's legendary franchise. The 76ers' win included 35 points from Maxey as coach Nick Nurse's team outdueled one of the league's most popular franchises.
Paul George had a message for Tyrese Maxey in the fourth quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers finished off the Milwaukee Bucks on the road.
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Tyrese Maxey continues emergence — but 76ers need others to step up
Even though Maxey has been playing at an All-NBA level, he needs a healthy supporting cast if the 76ers have any intention of making noise in the East.
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Tyrese Maxey scores 20 of his 35 points in the 3rd quarter and the 76ers beat the Wizards 121-102
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 121-102
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is doing all the heavy lifting for the team, and the front office is ready to commit to him as their franchise player.
Through 20 games, Maxey has the third-best scoring start in team history, with 649 points. That trails Allen Iverson (681 in 2005-06) and Wilt Chamberlain (661 in 1965-66). Maxey has 20 consecutive 20-point games to start the season. Only Iverson and Joel Embiid have accomplished that. Maxey’s 13 career 35-point games put him fifth in team history.