In the absence of the Philadelphia 76ers' star player, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey has thrived as the lead offensive option for the franchise. Not only has the electric guard established himself as an inevitable scorer for the Sixers, but his playmaking has taken an outstanding leap. However, this rapid rise has not come without consequence for the player. Maxey’s expanded role under head coach Nick Nurse has come with a cost, as his efficiency begins to dip under the strain.
Joel Embiid has fallen victim to shin and knee soreness that has prevented him from featuring in Philadelphia's previous four fixtures -- the 76ers have lost all of these games.