Tyrese Maxey amazed everyone with a record 54 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 123-114 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. The skilled guard also added nine assists, five rebounds, three steals, and three blocks during the game.
Maxey spent 47 minutes on the court, shining with an 18-of-30 shooting effort, including 6-of-15 from three-point range. He also made 12 out of 14 free throws.
Maxey's previous high of 52 points was against the Spurs on April 7, 2024. His latest accomplishment gives him a fourth game with over 50 points, making him the 41st player in NBA history to reach this mark.
Maxey is now the second leading scorer in the league, with 33.4 points per game, just behind Luka Dončić's 34.6. He's managed to score at least 30 points in nine of the first 15 games.
The 76ers have a 9-6 record, holding the sixth position in the Eastern Conference. With James Harden's exit, Maxey's contributions increased, and his average points rose yearly from 17.5 to 33.4.
Maxey's made a mark in the team's history by being involved in three out of the six games where a 76er scored 50 or more points with five or more three-pointers, placing him among the elite.
This season, Maxey is the sixth player to go over 50 points in a game. By also achieving three steals and blocks, he's joined an exclusive group with Michael Jordan, Fred VanVleet, Anthony Davis, Hakeem Olajuwon, Dirk Nowitzki, and Luka Dončić.
Maxey is the first since Dončić in the 2022-23 season to score over 500 points in 15 games. He shares this achievement only with 76ers legend Allen Iverson.
