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Tyrese Maxey’s Buzzer-Beating Chase-Down Block Seals 76ers’ 99–98 Win Over Warriors

Teammates plus media framed the play as evidence of Maxey’s evolution into a two-way closer.

Overview

  • With 0.9 seconds left, rookie VJ Edgecombe tipped in a miss to put Philadelphia ahead.
  • Golden State sprung De’Anthony Melton for a potential winning layup, but Maxey sprinted the length of the floor and blocked it at the buzzer.
  • The stop preserved a 99–98 result at Xfinity Mobile Arena and capped a wild closing sequence.
  • Joel Embiid said the block was so striking he briefly forgot who scored the go-ahead basket.
  • Postgame coverage labeled the play a defining defensive moment for Maxey, who credited Edgecombe and noted his close ties to Melton.