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Tyrese Maxey balled out on Wednesday night as the Sixers fell to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their second-round matchup, 119-103. The Sixers were still missing Joel Embiid in this one and somebody had to step up, so Maxey made sure his team wouldn’t go down without a fight. The Sixers guard dropped […]

Despite the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat, Tyrese Maxey’s performance has really been encouraging. Just ask Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Maxey starred for the Sixers in the 119-103 defeat, putting up 34 points on 12-of-22 shooting from the field. He carried the scoring load in the absence of Joel […]

The Philadelphia 76ers officially have a date set with the high-flying Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting on Monday. This should be an absolutely terrific series considering the type of superstars on both teams. The Sixers thankfully escaped a 3-0 collapse in the first round against the Toronto Raptors thanks to a massive […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are absolutely cruising in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, currently holding a 3-0 series lead heading into Game 4 on Saturday. While the Sixers are definitely playing well as a collective unit, Joel Embiid is undoubtedly the driving force behind their brilliance like he’s been […]

Like millions around the country, Tyrese Maxey watched an inconsolable Joel Embiid trudge back to the Sixers locker room after Philadelphia’s heart-wrenching Game 7 loss to the Toronto Raptors in 2019. Maxey understood then and there how much winning meant to Embiid. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps tweeted Wednesday that Maxey discussed watching Kawhi Leonard sink his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took a firm stranglehold on their first-round series with the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, blowing them out for the second straight game. With a 2-0 lead heading up North, the Sixers are in a prime position to keep rolling. While the Raps did come out firing in Game 2, Philly quickly slowed […]

Tyrese Maxey’s breakout into superstardom is here, and everyone in the NBA should be on notice.  On Saturday, Tyrese Maxey lit up a Toronto Raptors defense allowing the seventh-fewest points per game this season, with a titillating 38-point 78.6% EFG% performance to begin the Philadelphia 76ers 2022 playoff run. Those who think this 76ers team […]

The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 1 of their first-round series versus the Toronto Raptors 131-111. The Sixers did it behind Tyrese Maxey dropping 38 points on 14-for-21 shooting. Their main guys, James Harden and Joel Embiid, had relatively quiet games but made the Raptors pay from the foul line, combining for 15-of-18 from the charity […]

The Philadelphia 76ers began their playoff run on a high note by dominating the Toronto Raptors in a 131-111 victory in Saturday’s Game 1. With a strong start in the first quarter, Doc Rivers and his men were able to gain an upper hand for the remainder of the game and never looked back to […]

At the start of the 2022 NBA playoffs on Saturday, the whole league got a good look at what the future holds with the likes of Ja Morant, Anthony Edwards, Jordan Poole and Tyrese Maxey all putting up impressive performances. As ESPN Stats and Info noted, it is the first time in the history of […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey started in the playoffs for the first time in his career, and he exceeded expectations with a monster performance for the ages. Naturally, the whole NBA world was left in awe, including Kendrick Perkins. Maxey exploded for a game-high 38 points against the Toronto Raptors to lead the Sixers to […]

Tyrese Maxey had the performance of his life in Game 1 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Eastern Conference First Round series against the Toronto Raptors, as he led the way with a game-high 38 points. The Raptors did not have much of an answer for the second-year guard, as he continually pushed up play into the […]

Tyrese Maxey has finally ascended. The Philadelphia 76ers guard is often seen as the “x-factor” to the success of the team. His scoring and playmaking potential is off the charts, obviously. Him being a dangerous threat on the court can only mean good things for Joel Embiid and James Harden’s performances. Well, in Game 1 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are on their way to their fifth playoff run in a row. Before the streak started in 2018, the team hadn’t seen the postseason tournament since 2012. Every season, good or bad, has led up to this one, arguably the organization’s best chance at an NBA title. The Sixers finished the regular […]

Joel Embiid is an MVP candidate for a reason, and if the latest comments of his Philadelphia 76ers teammate Tyrese Maxey is any indication, he isn’t done showing what he can do. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday as they prepare for the playoffs, Maxey opened up about Embiid and his growth as a player and […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a race against time. At the trade deadline, Daryl Morey shocked the NBA world by pulling off a mega-deal to reunite with former MVP James Harden. Pairing a high-level player to pair alongside MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid instantly changed the course of the […]

After picking up a huge shorthanded win over the Miami Heat Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers traveled out west for a three-game road trip. First up was a meeting with a LeBron James-less Lakers team. Despite being without their star players, LA still managed to put up a good fight. In the end, this valiant effort […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are well on their way to the postseason tournament. The Sixers roster looks completely different than it did when the season kicked off in October. New faces replaced old ones in Philly’s attempt to win a championship. With a new roster comes new lineups and plays, and this has certainly caused a […]

One thing about Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, he has never shied away from a big moment. Even as a rookie, he provided a much-needed lift for the Sixers when his number was called. Whether it was scoring 39 points in a game where the roster was heavily depleted or being an offensive spark plug […]

With just a few games before the NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers need all the floor time they can get to develop more chemistry with James Harden. But it seems Sixers coach Doc Rivers is more concerned about ensuring Harden will be in optimal condition in the postseason. The star guard sat out their game […]

Cinderella came early in the NCAA Tournament, as the no. 15 St. Peter’s pulled off a shocking win over no. 2 Kentucky in overtime, 85-79 on Thursday night. It’s definitely one of the biggest upsets in the history of the NCAA Tournament. The unheralded Peacocks, who have a shoestring basketball program, beat the mighty Wildcats, […]

Almost from the moment he stepped foot in Philly, Tyrese Maxey was a fan favorite. Between his strong work ethic and happy-go-lucky personality, the young guard has been a great addition to the Philadelphia 76ers. After playing sparingly throughout his rookie season, things drastically changed for Maxey in Year 2. Due to the circumstances of […]

It’s not a common sight to see a young player display a lot of potential so early in his career. For the select few, like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, it came naturally as their respective teams gave them sufficient minutes on the floor. For others like Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo. they have to […]

James Harden is having tons of fun with the Philadelphia 76ers. If you need proof, then look no further than his latest tweet trolling Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey after the Sixers’ win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Harden took to Twitter to poke fun at Embiid and Maxey, who both had incredible performances […]

From the moment he arrived from the Brooklyn Nets James Harden has quickly embraced a leadership role with the Philadelphia 76ers. As an All-Star and former MVP, he understands it is on him to help lead the charge alongside Joel Embiid. Even before he made his debut on the court, Harden’s voice was already making […]

James Harden has unquestionably transformed the Philadelphia 76ers into a much, much bigger force to reckon with not only in the Eastern Conference but in the entire league. The Sixers are yet to lose since he started taking the court for the Sixers, and his excellence on the court is clearly rubbing on his teammates. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks faced off for the second-straight game Wednesday night, this time in Philadelphia. After an impressive two first outings, James Harden finally had the chance to play in front of the Sixers’ home crowd. The former MVP did not disappoint the fans as he tallied a near triple-double with […]

After squaring off in Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks were at it again Wednesday night. This second meeting held a little more weight, as it was James Harden’s first outing in front of the Philly faithful.  Things did not look great for the Sixers heading into halftime […]

Since James Harden made his long-awaited debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, they have looked like a completely different team. The former MVP’s high-level scoring and playmaking have brought elements to the offense they have never had before. Despite having to adjust on the fly, the Sixers have managed to seamlessly integrate their new […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers have looked like a much different team. Following the mega-deal in the final hours leading up to the trade deadline, James Harden has finally taken the court for his new team. As expected, his presence in the lineup has added an array of new elements to […]

Following an impressive win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers traveled to New York for a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Knicks. James Harden entering the lineup has brought new life to the Sixers. They were able to carry this momentum to another victory on the road. Thanks to big performances from both […]

James Harden came out on fire in his Sixers debut on Friday night as he helped his team destroy the Minnesota Timberwolves, 133-102. The former league MVP lived up to the lofty expectations Philly fans had on him with a truly memorable 27-point, eight-rebound, and 12-assist opening performance. For Sixers young guard Tyrese Maxey, however, […]

James Harden’s step back move is one of the most feared moves in the NBA. The Sixers star’s ability to create separation out of this air and launch a fairly accurate deep ball is dangerous as hell. Combined with his finishing at the rim and penchant for drawing fouls, and he’s easily the most infuriating […]

After enjoying eight days off for the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers were back in action Friday night. Their final stretch of the regular season began on the road with a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Whether it was the added rest or a new face entering the lineup, the Sixers took advantage of this […]

A new era of basketball in the City of Brotherly Love kicks off Friday night, as James Harden is set to make his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. After using the All-Star break for added time to recover from a hamstring injury, the former MVP will be taking the floor against the Minnesota Timberwolves.  With […]

When James Harden was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, there were concerns about his fit alongside second-year guard Tyrese Maxey. The general consensus is that Maxey will regress alongside The Beard, especially because of Harden’s need to have the ball in his hands to be effective and dominate. However, contrary to those beliefs, Harden believes […]

Since the Philadelphia 76ers acquired James Harden at the trade deadline, they have been one of the biggest topics in the basketball community. While time might not be on their side, they have firmly planted themselves in the title picture this season. With roughly six weeks to go in the regular season, the Sixers will […]

Tyrese Maxey represented the Philadelphia 76ers in Friday night’s NBA All-Star festivities. The young point guard was on Team Worthy for the Rising Stars Tournament, but he didn’t contribute much to his team. In fact, in Team Worthy’s 50-49 loss to Team Isiah, Maxey had zero points. He was the only one to put up […]

Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons infamously walked out on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls nearly 30 years ago. The Hall of Famer hilariously tried to pull off the same stunt on Tyrese Maxey during the Rising Stars competition on the first day of NBA All-Star weekend. Check out the awesome scene between the […]