PHILADELPHIA — Everybody knows for the Philadelphia 76ers to go anywhere, they will need Joel Embiid and James Harden to lead the way. They will go as far as those two superstars take them.
However, a little help from others will not hurt their chances.
Second-year guard Tyrese Maxey stole the show in Saturday’s Game 1 win over the Toronto Raptors. He scored 38 points on 14-for-21 shooting and he knocked down five 3s. He had Wells Fargo Center rocking, and he has the respect of everybody on the floor.
Harden, who has been impressed with Maxey all season, heaped more praise upon the 21-year-old for his work ethic.
“Tyrese is great, man,” said Harden. “He’s got game and he works his butt off so I try to help him when I need to, but he listens, we got great coaches, we got other great leaders, and he gets it. You put the work in and great things happen for you. Tonight was a testament to that. I don’t really need to tell him too much.”
In order for the Sixers to chase a championship, they will need Maxey and others to bring it every night. While Embiid and Harden will be the ones to carry the load, they will need Maxey to chip in when they need the help.
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