The Philadelphia 76ers had an amazing game against the San Antonio Spurs, winning 133-126 on Sunday. Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 52 points, leading the team to victory. Ricky Council IV and KJ Martin also made crucial baskets in the second overtime period.
Besides his 52 points, Maxey had an outstanding game with 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 26 points for the team, making 12 of 22 field goals.
Ricky Council IV had a fantastic performance with 11 points, 3 assists, and 4 steals in the second half. Unfortunately, Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, and Tobias Harris couldn’t play due to various reasons.
Tyrese Maxey’s Career-High Saved Spurs Despite Losing Early Lead
This win helped the Sixers secure the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference, trailing just one game behind the Indiana Pacers for the sixth seed.
The game saw a thrilling back-and-forth, with San Antonio initially trailing by 14 points in the second quarter. They made an incredible 20-2 run, taking the lead with Victor Wembanyama’s running 3-pointer.
Although the Spurs led by as much as 13 points, Hield’s game-winning 3-pointer narrowed the lead to 64-54 at halftime. The teams exchanged leads throughout, ending the third quarter with the Spurs ahead by seven points. However, Maxey’s plays in the fourth quarter brought the Sixers to a 108-106 deficit.
The game went into overtime, and even a second overtime, with both teams fighting fiercely. Ricky Council IV made a crucial 3-pointer to tie the score, and later, his two free throws secured the Sixers’ two-point advantage, leading to their thrilling win.
