What happened
Tyrese Maxey fueled Philadelphia’s 106-100 season-opening win over New York with repeated fast-break bursts, as the Sixers scored 24 transition points and forced 14 turnovers.
Joel Embiid said the game felt different from past meetings, while Maxey finished with 28 points, 12 fast-break points and a team-high 39:34.
LINEUP CONTEXT
Philadelphia’s early rotation remains unsettled, but this opener showed that defense and pace can create offense when the half-court attack stalls.
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Original reporting: ‘If not the fastest': How Maxey's speed drove Sixers when shots didn't fall — Yahoo Sports ↗