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Sixers Star Posts Rare Stat Line in Major Win Over Heat

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey did something rare against the Heat on Thursday.
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Jan 22, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts
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After picking up a win at home over the OKC Thunder, the Philadelphia 76ers hit the road for a crucial matchup with the Miami Heat. This was an important game for both teams, as they are neck-and-neck in the standings with just over a week to go in the season.

Things ended up going down to the wire, but the Sixers were able to come out on top. This win would not have been possible if not for the play of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The reigning MVP did well in his second game back from injury, but it was the first-time All-Star who stole the show in Miami.

In 41 minutes of action, Maxey fell just shy of a triple-double. He finished with a stat line of 37 points, nine rebounds, and 11 assists. It was an efficient night for the young guard as he shot 57.7% from the field and connected on five three-pointers.

Along with being efficient shooting-wise, Maxey also took great care of the ball. He finished with just one turnover to go with his double-digit assists.

With this outing, Maxey has done something never before seen in Sixers history. He is the first player to record a stat line of at least 37 points, nine rebounds, 11 assists, and five made threes.

Nine rebounds and 11 assists ties Maxey’s season highs in each category. His 37 points are the fourth-highest amount he’s scored in any game this year. Maxey’s highest came in February when he erupted for a career-high 51 points in a win over the Utah Jazz.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

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