76ers star Tyrese Maxey ties wild Julius Erving record in Opening Night Knicks takedown
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown drew most of the attention in their Philadelphia 76ers debuts, but it was Tyrese Maxey who led the way on Opening Night and put his name alongside two franchise legends in the process. Maxey poured in a game-high 28 points as the 76ers beat the New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night , […] The post 76ers star Tyrese Maxey ties wild Julius…
Tyrese Maxey, a star player for the Philadelphia 76ers, tied a legendary record on Opening Night by scoring at least 20 points in six consecutive season debut games. This feat matched the longest such streak in 76ers history, shared by Hall of Famers Julius Erving and Hal Greer. The 25-year-old Maxey poured in 28 points, shooting 9-of-19 from the field, 2-of-9 from three and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line, along with four rebounds, five assists, three steals, and three blocks in 40 minutes.
Maxey showcased his prowess early in the game, hitting three-pointers and scoring 16 points in the first half. However, the New York Knicks took a 58-54 lead into halftime. Philadelphia turned the tide in the third quarter, outscoring New York 29-18 and closing on an 11-0 run that put them up 83-76 heading into the fourth quarter.
James and Brown contributed crucial points, but Maxey's playmaking led to the decisive play late in the game, securing the 76ers' victory with his fast break layup with 1:52 left on the clock.
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