Tyrese Maxey's Stellar Performance and Embiid's Injury Impact Sixers' Playoff Prospects
With Joel Embiid sidelined due to a knee injury, Tyrese Maxey steps up, potentially boosting his All-NBA case and financial future.
- Joel Embiid, the NBA's reigning MVP, is sidelined with a meniscus injury, casting doubt on his return this season.
- Tyrese Maxey's career-high 51 points in Embiid's absence highlights his potential to earn a significant financial windfall.
- The Sixers face challenges in maintaining playoff positioning without Embiid, as they are 4-9 in games he has missed this season.
- Other Sixers players, including Paul Reed and Tobias Harris, must step up in Embiid's absence to keep the team competitive.
- Embiid's injury may prompt the Sixers to consider trade moves before the deadline to bolster their roster for a playoff run.
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