76ers Beat Wizards 121-102 on Maxey's 35 Points

Philadelphia, PA - Tyrese Maxey erupted for 20 of his 35 points in the third quarter, powering the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-102 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

Maxey, fresh off a 44-point outing in a double-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, continued his hot streak by scoring 20 or more points for the 20th consecutive game this season. He finished 13 of 26 from the field, adding six assists and four steals in just 29 minutes before sitting out the fourth quarter. The performance helped the 76ers snap a two-game skid and improve to 11-9, while the Wizards fell to 3-16 following their recent 129-126 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

The 76ers carried a 66-54 halftime lead into the second half, built on sharp shooting from beyond the arc where they connected on 9 of 21 attempts. Maxey contributed 15 points before the break, with reserve Jared McCain adding 11. The Wizards, meanwhile, managed only 38 percent shooting overall in the first half.

Washington mounted an early challenge in the third, opening with a 7-0 run that trimmed Philadelphia's advantage to five points. The 76ers quickly countered with an 11-2 surge of...