Tyrese Maxey speaks on encouraging return and huge win vs. Hornets
The 76ers earned a pivotal win Saturday.
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The Philadelphia 76ers entered a pivotal road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets Saturday, looking to defend their seventh-place position in the Eastern Conference standings. Just behind, the Hornets, Miami Heat and Orlando Magic sat within a game and a half, looking to capitalize on a 76ers loss. That wasn't the case however, as Philadelphia outscored Charlotte 26-17 in the fourth quarter to earn a comeback victory.
The game also marked a return for Tyrese Maxey who had missed the previous 10 games with a hand injury. Maxey showed encouraging signs in his return, playing 43 minutes and scoring 26 points to go along with eight assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block. Paul George also played well, scoring 26 points to go along with 13 rebounds and four steals.
Joel Embiid led the team in scoring, posting 29 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Following the game, Maxey spoke on his return, revealing what his teammates said to him during the game. "I let the game come to me at the beginning," said Maxey.