76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Scores 17 points in Game 7 loss
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Maxey had 17 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 42 minutes during Sunday's 112-88 loss to the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Although the Sixers fell short for a second consecutive year, Maxey has proven to be one of the team's most dependable producers. The Kentucky product averaged 20.3 points, 3.5 assists and 2.9 rebounds in his third season with the Sixers and was an effective complement to James Harden in the backcourt.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Explodes for 30 points in Game 5
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Maxey accumulated 30 points (10-21 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 115-103 win over the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Maxey stepped his game up when Philadelphia needed him the most, and the explosive guard finished as the 76ers' second-best scorer, behind Joel Embiid's 33-point mark. This was an excellent bounce-back effort for Maxey, as he had failed to reach the 15-point plateau in the previous three games of the series. He's averaged 20.3 points per game through nine postseason contests thus far.
76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Sparks team in near double-double
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Maxey closed Sunday's 116-115 overtime victory over the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with 14 points (6-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 45 minutes.
Maxey was one of three 76ers in double figures in scoring, finishing two rebounds shy of a double-double in Sunday's overtime win in Game 4. Maxey struggled shooting the ball Sunday but managed to contribute offensively with a bucket in overtime to help push Philadelphia to victory.
Maxey logged 13 points (4-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Friday's 114-102 loss to the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Maxey couldn't get anything going in the loss, shooting just 4-of-16 from the field en route to 13 points. Both he and James Harden (16 points on 3-of-14 shooting) fell short of the mark, underperforming following the awarding of Joel Embiid's MVP trophy. Now trailing 2-1, the 76ers will need to get a lot more out of Maxey should they hope to keep the series competitive.
76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Strong second half in Game 1 win
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Maxey accumulated 26 points (10-24 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and four steals in 36 minutes during Monday's 119-115 victory over the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Maxey helped spark a second-half comeback for Philadelphia in Monday's Game 1 win, scoring 19 of his 26 points in the second half while finishing second on the team in scoring. Maxey has tallied 25 or more points in three of his five postseason appearances.
76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Leads from deep as top scorer
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Maxey ended Thursday's 102-97 victory over the Nets in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with 25 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 36 minutes.
Maxey picked up Philadelphia's offense in Thursday's Game 3 victory, leading the team in scoring and threes made en route to a 25-point performance. Maxey, who tallied 12 points in the opening quarter alone, has scored 25 or more points in two straight postseason games.
76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Strong from deep to lead offense
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Maxey provided 33 points (13-23 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds and one block across 40 minutes during Monday's 96-84 win over the Nets in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Maxey finished with game highs in points and made threes while surpassing the 30-point mark for the first time this postseason. Maxey, who scored 18 points in the second half, scored 30 or more points seven times during the regular season.
