NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers received a bit of a scare in the first half of Monday’s preseason win over the Brooklyn Nets. Tyrese Maxey took a hard fall on his back, and he immediately went to the locker room.
The team quickly ruled him out for the rest of the game with back spasms. He finished with eight points and three assists.
Afterward, coach Nick Nurse offered an encouraging update on Maxey.
“He landed on his back and had some back spasms,” said Nurse. “Nothing of major concern. Probably just playing it a little cautious. Preseason game.”
Nurse and the Sixers took the right precautions with Maxey. It is just the preseason, and the focus should be making sure everybody is ready when the real games start Oct. 26.
Philadelphia has one preseason matchup left against the Atlanta Hawks at home on Friday.
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