What happened: Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey celebrated his 26th birthday on Wednesday, marking the milestone following an explosive opening stretch to the season. The league commemorated his Maxey enters the day leading Philadelphia during an active four-game winning streak.

Why it matters: Maxey has established himself as Philadelphia's primary scoring engine after finishing fifth in NBA scoring at 28.3 points per game last season. His offensive production has propelled the 76ers to a 7-1 record, placing them atop the Eastern Conference standings.

What to watch: The 76ers host the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference matchup featuring the conference's top two teams.