What happened: Tyrese Maxey delivered 27 points and eight assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-112 victory on Thursday. The win improved Philadelphia to 10-3 through 13 games in the 2026-27 regular season.
Why it matters: The win keeps Philadelphia second in the Eastern Conference standings during the opening month of the 2026-27 season. Maxey continues to anchor the offense after averaging 26.9 points through the opening 10 games of the campaign.
By the numbers: Maxey recorded 26.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game in 2026-27 through 12 games entering Thursday. Philadelphia is 10-3 through 13 games, sitting in the Eastern Conference second seed on a one-game winning streak.
What to watch: Philadelphia continues regular-season play and tournament action with upcoming NBA Cup group fixtures.