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76ers' Tyrese Maxey to Miss Two More Games as Playoff Hopes Fade

The All-Star guard's absence extends to 15 games, with Philadelphia on the verge of elimination from the NBA play-in tournament.

Feb 26, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Tyrese Maxey will miss at least two more games due to a sprained finger, confirmed by coach Nick Nurse on Friday.
  • Maxey has been sidelined since March 3, also dealing with a back issue, and his next opportunity to return is March 31 against the New York Knicks.
  • The 76ers have lost six consecutive games and nine of their last ten, dropping to a 23-50 record this season.
  • Philadelphia is on the brink of being eliminated from contention for the NBA play-in tournament with nine games remaining.
  • Despite the team's struggles, Maxey has had a standout season, averaging a career-high 26.3 points and earning his first All-Star selection and the NBA's Most Improved Player award in 2023-24.