Maxey Scores Career-High 54 in 76ers' OT Win vs. Bucks

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 54 points to lead his team to a 123-114 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in Milwaukee.

Maxey, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, added nine assists, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks while logging 46 minutes and 30 seconds on the court. He shot 18 of 30 from the field, including 6 of 15 from three-point range, and 12 of 14 from the free-throw line. His performance came despite a right quadriceps contusion that had listed him as probable before the game. Maxey tied the score with two free throws with seven seconds remaining in regulation, forcing overtime after the Bucks had taken a one-point lead on a three-pointer by Myles Turner. In the extra period, Maxey scored four points, including a layup that helped Philadelphia pull ahead, while teammate Quentin Grimes added a key three-pointer and the 76ers sealed the win with seven free throws from Grimes and Maxey.

The win improved Philadelphia's record to 9-6, placing the team sixth in the Eastern Conference. It marked a rebound from a 121-112 loss to the Toronto Raptors the previous night, where Maxey scored 24 points on...