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The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Golden State Warriors in non-conference action. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams.
Tyrese Maxey scored 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Andre Drummond had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 121-102
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Can the Philadelphia 76ers ever contend again with aging, injured Embiid, George on the roster?
Maxey seems like a hardened veteran compared to the 21-year-old McCain and the 20-year-old Edgecombe. The trio of first-rounders — Maxey is not only an All-Star but surging toward All-NBA status — give the Sixers the type of fresh talent they could build a perennial playoff contender around.
Jared McCain turning a corner gives the 76ers the luxury of options in their talented backcourt amid Joel Embiid's injury woes.
Former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons claims he would be open to reuniting with his former team for nothing.
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Sixers Bell Ringer: Maxey magic subdues Wizards
The Sixers entered the game without the services of Joel Embiid (knee), Quentin Grimes (calf), Trendon Watford (adductor) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee). They would still have a favorable matchup considering the slew of Washington injuries.
Jared McCain is hitting his stride for the 76ers, and it boils down to the sophomore being in a good place mentally.
Joel Embiid's brief return to the Philadelphia 76ers ended as he was ruled out of Tuesday's game against Washington due to right knee injury recuperation. After playing 30 minutes in his first game back from a month-long absence,
In the Sixers' 20th game of the season, Tyrese Maxey logged a season-low in minutes. It did not stop him from posting 35 points, six assists, four rebounds and four steals in a blowout victory.
Paul George shares encouraging injury progress after a season-high 28 minutes, giving the Sixers optimism ahead of a tough upcoming schedule.