According to ABS-CBN Sports, the Philadelphia 76ers edged out a 113-111 victory over the Sacramento Kings, led by a massive 77-point combined effort from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Maxey, 25, scored 40 points for the fifth time this season and delivered the game-winning layup with just five seconds remaining. The win keeps the 76ers in the hunt for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Times of India highlighted Maxey’s rising stardom, quoting: “Maxey… has frequently outshone his more established teammates this year.” NBA.com verified the stats, noting: “Cameroonian veteran Embiid poured in 37 points but chose to trust his younger teammate for the decisive final play.”
Echotitbits take:
The “Embiid-Maxey” era is officially in full swing. By passing the ball to Maxey for the final shot, Embiid is signaling a changing of the guard—or at least a partnership of equals. Maxey is no longer just a “third option”; he is a legitimate All-NBA talent who can carry a franchise.
Source: NBA — https://www.nba.com/watch/video/maxey-embiid-combine-for-77-points?plsrc=nba&game-highlights=0022500680 January 31, 2026
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