Through all the losses last season, Maxey’s defensive progress was a silver lining. He’s got quick feet and clever hands, and he’s continued to take pride in his effort. Maxey led the Sixers in both steals and blocks on Thursday.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey arguably is the NBA’s hardest-working player this season. His heavy workload sure isn’t hindering his production so far. Maxey already was averaging an NBA-leading 40.

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey reached an impressive milestone in the team’s overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.

Perhaps it was the vintage black Sixers threads, or maybe it was Maxey’s lightning-quick first step and savvy skillset, but Paul George saw flashes of Sixers icon Allen Iverson from the Eastern Conference scoring leader in Thursday’s overtime thriller.

The Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Pacers in an NBA Finals rematch in the second game of the season, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried them to a double-overtime win. Of his 55 points, SGA scored 23 at the free throw line while making just two three-pointers in the game.

Tyrese Maxey had a special night Thursday, pouring in a career-high 54 points in the Sixers' overtime win over the Bucks.

Paul George is among those gushing about Maxey's growth: "This is similar to what Allen Iverson once did for the city."

Tyrese Maxey is having the standout season of his career, taking a clear step forward for the Philadelphia 76ers. A fresh contender has emerged in the 2025-26 NBA regular-season MVP conversation: Tyrese Maxey.