Tyrese Maxey Makes History
In a standout performance Thursday night, Tyrese Maxey etched his name into Philadelphia 76ers history by surpassing Allen Iverson’s franchise record for three-pointers made. The 22-year-old guard achieved this milestone during the team’s 124-117 triumph over the Miami Heat, finishing the game with 28 points, including five shots from beyond the arc.
Record-Breaking Performance
Midway through the first quarter, with just 1:38 on the clock, Maxey broke the record, needing only three more treys prior to the game. He delivered an electric start, scoring a remarkable 20 points in the opening quarter alone, and ended the game shooting 5-for-12 from three-point range, marking his highest output for a single quarter in his career.
Key Contributors
Other key contributors for the 76ers included Joel Embiid, who recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Kelly Oubre, who contributed 21 points. The win marked the third consecutive victory for Philadelphia after a previous four-game losing streak.
Miami Heat’s Struggles
For the Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo led the charge with 29 points and secured 14 rebounds, while Tyler Herro added 25 points. This latest defeat extended Miami’s losing streak to two games.
Other NBA Highlights
Meanwhile, in other NBA action, the Charlotte Hornets celebrated a record-breaking performance from rookie Kon Knueppel, who shattered the mark for most three-pointers in a season for rookies, previously set at 206 by Keegan Murray, with his 209th three-pointer in a dominant victory over the Indiana Pacers. Knueppel scored 28 points in the game, while his teammate Brandon Miller led all scorers with 33 points.
Elsewhere, the Atlanta Hawks overpowered the Washington Wizards, largely thanks to the combined efforts of newcomers CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, who contributed 58 points between them. The San Antonio Spurs secured their 11th straight win, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, and Kevin Durant fueled the Houston Rockets with 40 points in their comeback win against the Orlando Magic. The Sacramento Kings also prevailed over the Dallas Mavericks, as Precious Achiuwa delivered a career-best 29 points. The Portland Trail Blazers managed a narrow win against the Chicago Bulls, while the New Orleans Pelicans took down the Utah Jazz, with Saddiq Bey leading the way with 42 points.
Thrilling Finish
Finally, the Phoenix Suns edged the Los Angeles Lakers, as Royce O’Neale drained a buzzer-beating three-pointer to secure the victory after a notable comeback from a 12-point deficit later in the game.
