When he is healthy and right, Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is still one of the best players on the floor on a nightly basis. He showed that in Thursday's road win over the Milwaukee Bucks when he scored 21 points in 24 minutes, including scoring the game's first 11 points to give the Sixers a spark.

Sixers announcer Alaa Abdelnaby had high hopes this Sixers team would erase the memory of disappointment from last season. So far, he’s gotten his wish. Coming off a thrilling overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks,

Maxey’s remarkable performance came one night after he played 39 minutes in a 121-112 loss to the Toronto Raptors. The 76ers have leaned on Maxey even more heavily because injuries have limited the availability of 2023 MVP Joel Embiid and six-time All-NBA wing Paul George.

LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey’s bond is strong away from basketball, as shown by their offseason training sessions. Last summer, the two stars and Lakers forward Rui Hachimura were seen working out together.

Perhaps it was the vintage black Sixers threads, or maybe it was Maxey’s lightning-quick first step and savvy skillset, but Paul George saw flashes of Sixers icon Allen Iverson from the Eastern Conference scoring leader in Thursday’s overtime thriller.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers knocked off the Los Angeles Clippers 110-108 as they improved to 8-5 on the season. Tyrese Maxey had 39 points while Clippers star, and former Sixers star, James Harden had 28 points with 17 coming in the first quarter.