Despite scoring a career-high 50 points, Tyrese Maxey had Kelly Oubre Jr. on his mind, who was struck by a car on Saturday night, after the Sixers’ 137-126 win over the Pacers on Sunday.
There is good, there is great … and then there is Tyrese Maxey.
And it's just another day of sitting here in awe that he fell to 21 in the draft.
Seriously, *how* did that happen?
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The 23-year-old is making an early case to be an All-Star for the first time in his career. His latest performance against the Pacers, one of the best in his first four seasons, is only helping the cause.
A career-high 50 points. Seven rebounds. Five assists. Three blocks.
Through nine games this season, he's averaging 28.6 PPG, 5.4 REB and 7.2 AST.
Yeah, it's a big deal. And his teammates made sure to do everything possible to make it happen (and celebrate after).
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Taryn Hatcher caught up with Maxey following the win and Patrick Beverley made an appearance in a way that would make the Phillies Daycare proud.
Maxey eventually found his way back to the mic, where he sent a message to teammate Kelly Oubre Jr., who suffered a fractured rib Saturday night when he was hit by a car walking in Philadelphia.
"I love him, man. We love him as a team," Maxey said. "Something like that hurts us. We're just glad he's okay. We're praying for a speedy recovery and we can't wait for him to get back out here with us."
In a postgame interview with team reporter Lauren Rosen, Tobias Harris shared a glimpse into the moments just before Maxey reached the new milestone:
And what's your first 50-burger in your career without a game ball?
The Franchise.
