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Tyrese Maxey Makes Philadelphia 76ers History vs Nuggets
As the Philadelphia 76ers battled it out against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, their star guard Tyrese Maxey moved up the team’s leaderboard in shooting from beyond the arc.
With six three-pointers made against the Nuggets, Maxey surpassed Kyle Korver.
He’s now chasing Robert Covington and Allen Iverson in most three-pointers made in team history.
Tyrese Maxey now has the third-most made 3-pointers in #Sixers franchise history (662), behind only Robert Covington and Allen Iverson.
— Michael K-B (@therealmikekb) February 1, 2025
Maxey accomplished that feat in a little over 300 games. Although he entered the NBA with a question mark surrounding his three-point shooting, Maxey erased all doubt by his sophomore season.
In year two, Maxey averaged 43 percent from three on four attempts per game. During his third season, he knocked down 43 percent of his shots from deep on six shots per game.
Last season, Maxey upped his attempts to eight per game. While his efficiency took a slight dip, he still managed to be 37 percent from three while averaging 26 points per game.
The 2024-2025 NBA season has seen another slight climb in attempts from deep for Maxey. However, a slow start to the year caused his percentage to take a notable drop.
Through 40 games, Maxey is averaging 34 percent from three. However, he’s been scoring at a career-high clip, averaging 28 points per game.
Maxey is now 58 threes away from surpassing Covington. The former Sixers forward achieved 724 threes made in 323 games with the 76ers.
The leader of the franchise, Allen Iverson, has nearly 220 more threes made than Maxey right now. Iverson accomplished that in over 700 games with the 76ers.
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In a historic game against the Denver Nuggets, Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers put on a show that will be remembered for years to come. Maxey scored a career-high 39 points, becoming the youngest player in 76ers history to score that many points in a game.
Not only did Maxey light up the scoreboard, but he also displayed his all-around skills by adding seven rebounds, six assists, and two steals to his impressive stat line. His performance helped lead the 76ers to a dominant 123-104 victory over the Nuggets.
In addition to his scoring outburst, Maxey’s energy and hustle on both ends of the court were instrumental in the team’s success. He was relentless in attacking the basket, drawing fouls, and creating scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
With this historic performance, Tyrese Maxey has solidified himself as a rising star in the NBA and a key player for the Philadelphia 76ers. Fans can’t wait to see what he will accomplish next as he continues to make his mark on the league.
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