Overview
- The NBA named Maxey the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Oct. 27–Nov. 2.
- Maxey averaged 33.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 9.8 assists during the award week as Philadelphia went 3-1.
- He has opened the season with six straight games of at least 25 points and five assists, joining Luka Dončić, James Harden, Allen Iverson and Nate Archibald.
- Philadelphia is 5-1 with the league’s No. 2 offensive rating (123) and a +7.2 net rating, tied for first in the East.
- Strong showings from VJ Edgecombe, Kelly Oubre Jr., Quentin Grimes, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond have sustained the start while Paul George and Jared McCain remain out.