What happened: Tyrese Maxey leads the Philadelphia 76ers in scoring with 28.0 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game through nine games in 2026-27. Teammate LeBron James and the roster have positioned the guard as the offense's primary scorer.

Why it matters: Philadelphia holds the top seed in the conference at 8-1 following five consecutive wins. Maxey's perimeter production has anchored the lineup as James averages 15.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists through seven games in 2026-27.

What to watch: Philadelphia looks to protect its five-game winning streak as regular-season play continues.