Maxey Believes Sixers Are Slowly Figuring It Out Amid Bizarre Season
Tyrese Maxey feels the Sixers are improving despite a chaotic season filled with injuries and unexpected events
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Philadelphia: The Sixers’ season has been a wild ride, hasn’t it? Just when you think things are settling down, something bizarre happens. Tyrese Maxey, though, seems optimistic. He believes they’re slowly figuring things out.
Take Joel Embiid, for instance. He’s had a sinus fracture, knee issues, and even got suspended for an incident in the locker room. And just the other night, he got ejected during a strange win against the Spurs.
To make matters worse, the team started the game missing Jared McCain and Eric Gordon. By the end of the night, they were down even more players. It was a real circus, with Andre Drummond and KJ Martin also leaving the game early.
Coach Nick Nurse pointed out that the weirdness just keeps creeping in. He’s seen it all this season, and it’s hard to find any normalcy. But despite the chaos, he noted that they’ve been playing better lately.
Maxey, who played through an illness, was a standout against the Spurs. He put in 41 minutes and almost got a triple-double, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. He pushed through feeling awful, showing real dedication.
Caleb Martin also stepped up, hitting some crucial three-pointers. He’s been dealing with shoulder pain, but it looks like he’s starting to find his groove again. Nurse praised his effort, saying it was probably his best game of the year.
Despite the ups and downs, the Sixers have managed to win seven out of their last ten games. Maxey feels every win is a step forward. He’s noticed the team’s chemistry improving, and they’re competing harder. It’s a tough journey, but he’s confident they’re on the right path.