Bold truth: Tyrese Maxey unleashed a scoring burst that dominated the third quarter, fueling a 121-102 Philadelphia 76ers win over the Washington Wizards. But here’s where the breakdown gets interesting: Maxey poured in 20 of his 35 points in that pivotal period, turning a tight game into a commanding third-quarter surge.
Key numbers tell the story. Maxey finished 13 of 26 from the floor, adding six assists and four steals in 29 minutes, marking his 20th consecutive game with 20-plus points this season. Andre Drummond contributed a solid double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Jared McGaine chipped in 14 points and Jabari Walker posted 10 points and 12 rebounds off the bench. Paul George added 11 for Philadelphia, underscoring a balanced scoring attack beyond Maxey.
The Wizards started the second half strong, trimming a 66-54 halftime deficit with the first seven points of the third. Philadelphia answered by scoring 11 of the next 13 and reestablishing a double-digit cushion at 77-63. Maxey’s 20 points in the third helped push the game further away, as Washington managed only 23 on 7-of-22 shooting in that frame. Maxey then sat for the entire fourth quarter, while Philadelphia extended the lead to 115-79 with an opening 14-2 run to start the final period.
Washington’s road woes continued, slipping to 1-11 away from home this season. Tristan Vukcevic led the Wizards with 16 points, while Marvin Bagley III, Justin Champagnie, and Will Riley each contributed 13. On the 76ers’ side, Maxey’s 15 first-half points and a 9-of-21 Three-Point attempt rate helped Philadelphia gain momentum from beyond the arc, even as the Wizards shot 38% overall by halftime.
Missing from Philadelphia was Quentin Grimes, the team’s third-leading scorer at 17 points per game, who sat out for the first time this season.
Upcoming schedule:
- Wizards visit the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
- 76ers stay home to host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
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