TL;DR
- Tyrese Maxey achieved a historic NBA stat line with 54 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks.
- He also hit 6 three-pointers, contributing to his career-high scoring night for the 76ers.
- Maxey's performance showcased his evolution into a central catalyst for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Tyrese Maxey scored a ton on Thursday night for the Philadelphia 76ers in an overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Along the way, he did a little bit of everything else, too.
It added up to a set of stats that has never been done before in NBA history, according to StatMuse.
The total package of numbers that were a league first looked like this:
- 54 points
- 5 rebounds
- 9 assists
- 3 steals
- 3 blocks
- 6 3-pointers
What an absolutely brilliant night.
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Maxey's 54 points marked a personal best, representing the peak of his development over several seasons into one of the league's most formidable offensive threats.
During his early career, Maxey had to learn to coexist with the other prominent players on the 76ers. Today, those other stars must adapt to playing alongside Maxey, who is now the central catalyst for the team's performance.
Maxey's ongoing development is also reflected in the remainder of his impressive statistics. While primarily recognized as a scorer, accumulating three steals and three blocks during a crucial conference matchup, alongside nine assists, highlights the evolving nature of his game.
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The 76ers have dealt with injury troubles at other spots this season. Will they ever have a normal Joel Embiid again? Paul George is just back. Jared McCain's usage has been limited so far.
However, they're aware of Maxey's presence, and that's sufficient for them right now. The 76ers remain a formidable opponent when he delivers his top-tier performances.
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