Tyrese Maxey Drops 39 Points
Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Sunday's NBA action. LaMelo Ball also delivered a "heat check" performance while Payton Pritchard exploded for a career-best scoring night across the 11-game slate. Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double but the Nuggets lost to Orlando.
- The 39-point effort was part of a seven-game stretch for Tyrese Maxey in which he has averaged 30.1 points, 6.1 assists, and 2.1 steals. His season-high remains 43 points, which he scored against the Orlando Magic on October 27, 2025. - LaMelo Ball's "heat check" performance against the Washington Wizards saw him score 37 points and set a new career-high with 10 three-pointers made. This was a significant turnaround, as he had averaged just 16.5 points on 35.2% shooting in his previous 16 games. - Payton Pritchard's career night surpassed his previous personal best of 43 points, which he set against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 5, 2025. - The triple-double was Nikola Jokic's 20th of the 2025-2026 season, which leads the NBA. - The Orlando Magic, who defeated the Nuggets, hold a record of 30-26 and are currently first in the Southeast Division. - Following their victory, the Philadelphia 76ers will embark on a road trip, with their next game against the Indiana Pacers.
