Tyrese

Maxey

On a night when Joel Embiid and Paul George (12/6/3/1) combined to score 28 points on 7-of-29 shooting, Maxey did his best to keep the 76ers afloat. Unfortunately for him, another poor third quarter did in the 76ers, with the Lakers winning the period by a 34-24 margin. Maxey finished with another excellent stat line, and he continues to provide top-five value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The 76ers play games on Friday and Sunday during Week 8, starting with the Pacers at home.

Maxey had one of his least productive offensive performances of the season on Friday. He scored fewer the 20 points for the first time, due to inefficient shooting and relatively low volume, but also wasn’t as productive as a passer against the Bucks. The versatile combo guard made up for his lack of offensive output on the defensive end, however. Philadelphia ultimately didn’t need Maxey to be in top form, as the team cruised to a 15-point road win on the second night of a back-to-back. Maxey, one of the NBA’s top scorers, likely won’t have another performance like Friday’s for a little while. He should resume his offensive domination on Sunday against the Lakers.

With Joel Embiid under a minutes restriction and Paul George unavailable, Maxey was once again left to shoulder the offensive workload on Thursday. He had an excellent night, marking the ninth game this season in which he’s scored at least 35 points. And Maxey’s lone blocked shot was huge, as his rejection of a De’Anthony Melton shot attempt as time expired preserved the one-point victory. While many expected Maxey to provide excellent fantasy value this season, he has exceeded his Yahoo! ADP, providing top-5 value in eight-cat formats.

Maxey didn’t need long to dominate the lowly Wizards. His 29 minutes were the fewest he has played in a game this season, and he was able to lead both teams in scoring to help the 76ers rebound after a double-overtime loss on Sunday. Maxey also matched his season high for steals. There were questions in the past about how Joel Embiid or Paul George would impact Maxey, but it has become clear this year that this is now his team.

Maxey’s late-game heroics helped force the first overtime, but he also faltered late, which resulted in a second overtime. He hit a three-pointer off an offensive rebound late in the fourth quarter to tie the game, but with a chance to seal the win in overtime, he missed two free throws. Still, it was an excellent performance for Maxey, which led to him exceeding 40 points for the fourth time this season. Even with Joel Embiid back and Paul George healthy, this is clearly Tyrese Maxey’s team.

Death, taxes...and Tyrese Maxey leading the way for the 76ers. The star point guard recorded another excellent stat line, even if it did not include a 30-plus point effort. Fantasy managers will undoubtedly benefit from the rebounds and assists, and he shot just a shade under 50 percent from the field. Maxey will look to finish Week 6 with an excellent effort against the Hawks on Sunday.

The 76ers were outscored in the second quarter by a 51-25 margin, putting Tuesday’s NBA Cup matchup out of reach. If there was a silver lining for Philadelphia, it’s that they were able to get Maxey some extra rest, even though he still played 32 minutes. With Joel Embiid and Paul George dealing with injuries, the 76ers have needed even more from Maxey, and he’s answered the call on most nights. That wasn’t the case on Tuesday, but he’ll look to bounce back on Friday against the Nets.

No surprise here as Maxey was initially listed as probable with a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old point guard suffered a sprained right shoulder during Sunday’s loss to the Heat. Now that he’s been cleared, expect Maxey to play without limitations against the Magic on Tuesday.

Maxey suffered a sprained right shoulder during the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Heat but managed to play through the issue until the outcome was no longer in doubt. The probable tag suggests he will be available for Tuesday’s game, taking on his usual role as Philadelphia’s first scoring option.

While Maxey once again led the way offensively for the 76ers, there is an injury concern coming out of Sunday’s loss. The point guard appeared to injure his shoulder during the first quarter. While his playing time was not impacted, with Maxey logging 36 minutes, he departed for the locker room immediately after being subbed out with 1:29 remaining in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia hosts Orlando on Tuesday; keep an eye out for Maxey’s name on the Monday afternoon injury report.