The Philadelphia 76ers have relied heavily on Tyrese Maxey due to the limited availability of their 2023 NBA MVP, Joel Embiid, and nine-time All-Star forward Paul George. As a result, the 25-year-old Maxey, the league leader in minutes played at 40.3 per game, has risen to the occasion and delivered.

Maxey recorded his career-high 54 points in the 76ers’ overtime win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. The Sixers guard shot 18-of-30 from the field and registered nine assists, five rebounds, three steals, and three blocks. With this stat line, Maxey became the seventh player to record 50 points, three steals, and three blocks since 1973-74.

Maxey has featured in Philadelphia’s all 15 games this season. Following his dominant performance against the Bucks, Maxey became the faste

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