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Maxey Drops 39 as 76ers Rally Past Wizards in OT to Reach 4-0

Philadelphia’s minutes plan for Joel Embiid is putting a spotlight on Tyrese Maxey’s leadership alongside decisive bench plays.

Oct 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) passes the basket ball against LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) takes a shot in the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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The Athletic: 76ers move to 3-0, are putting nightmare of last season behind them

Overview

  • Tyrese Maxey finished with 39 points and 10 assists, scoring nine in overtime, and now leads the NBA in scoring at roughly 37.5 points per game through four games.
  • Joel Embiid scored 25 in about 23 minutes under a strict workload plan and watched late as lineups shifted to close the comeback.
  • Rookie big Adem Bona blocked four shots in the fourth quarter and another in OT, punctuating the win with a go-ahead putback dunk with 27.6 seconds left.
  • Philadelphia erased a second-half hole that grew as large as 16 to 19 points after Washington scored 110 through three quarters before collapsing late.
  • Trendon Watford made his season debut (18:20, two points) as Quentin Grimes delivered clutch two-way minutes, while Paul George, Jared McCain and Dominick Barlow remained out; next up is Boston at home on Friday.