Key Takeaways:
- Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 54 points to lead Philadelphia past Milwaukee 123-114 in overtime on Thursday night
- Ryan Rollins matched his career-best with 32 points and set a new personal record with 14 assists for the Bucks
- Neither Giannis Antetokounmpo nor Joel Embiid featured, as both former MVPs were sidelined due to injuries
Record-Breaking Night for Maxey in Milwaukee
Tyrese Maxey delivered a remarkable individual display, notching a career-best 54 points as the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the Milwaukee Bucks 123-114 in overtime. The guard kept his composure to make two crucial free throws with seven seconds remaining in regulation, ensuring the contest would be extended.
Maxey, whose previous highest tally had been 52 points in a double-overtime win against San Antonio on 7 April 2024, also contributed nine assists in a marathon stint of over 46 and a half minutes on the court. Having entered Thursday night averaging a league-leading 40.3 minutes per game, Maxey had played 39 minutes just the previous evening in a home defeat to the Toronto Raptors.
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Bucks Falter Despite Rollins’ Standout Performance
In Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence, Ryan Rollins starred for Milwaukee by equalling his career-high with 32 points and setting a new personal best with 14 assists. Yet, the Bucks’ struggles continued as they slumped to their fourth loss in the last five games.
The Bucks were without Antetokounmpo, sidelined with a left adductor strain sustained on Monday at Cleveland; he is expected to be out for about two weeks. Philadelphia also had to manage without reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who missed his sixth consecutive game due to a right knee issue.
Key Moments and Decisive Overtime
Philadelphia seized control early in overtime, with Justin Edwards opening the extra period by sinking a three-pointer – his only points in regulation had been two – followed by another basket from Maxey. Milwaukee responded, narrowing the deficit to 113-112 after a driving layup by Rollins with 1:43 left, but Quentin Grimes promptly answered with a three, enabling the visitors to maintain at least a two-point cushion for the remainder.
The Bucks had trailed 94-87 partway through the fourth quarter but surged ahead courtesy of a three-pointer from Myles Turner with 14.8 seconds on the clock. Maxey ensured parity by attacking the paint, drawing a foul and converting both free throws with seven seconds left; Rollins was unable to win it at the horn, missing a final three-point attempt.
Looking Ahead
Philadelphia are set to host the Miami Heat on Sunday, while Milwaukee will welcome the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
