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NBA Fans React to Tyrese Maxey Putting 76ers On His Back vs Pacers

Tyrese Maxey put together a big performance against the Pacers on Sunday.

Justin Grasso

Oct 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) passes the ball around Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Oct 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) passes the ball around Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Most reactions during week one of the NBA season can be considered an overreaction, considering there are many months left to be played.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 0-2 start without Joel Embiid and Paul George led many to question Tyrese Maxey’s status as a No. 1 option.

Maxey said it himself that his first two performances of the season were not up to par. The one-time All-Star struggled with his shooting, which is something he took accountability for. However, Maxey made it clear after night one of the regular season that his confidence would not take a hit.

Last year’s Most Improved Player prepares enough to be confident in having an explosive performance on any given night. Sunday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers turned out to be one of those games for Maxey.

The first half was a slow start for the former first-round pick out of Kentucky, but the second half was a totally different story.

In 22 minutes, Maxey scored 28 points in regulation. The game went into overtime, where Maxey scored 10 of the Sixers’ 13 points. They put the Pacers away with a 118-114 win.

Maxey finished the game with 45 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks. He helped the Sixers win their first matchup of the year.

Tyrese Maxey went off against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
Oct 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dribbles the ball in front of Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during overtime at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

NBA Fans React to Tyrese Maxey’s Game vs Pacers

@sixersgeo: People really switching up on Maxey after 3 games... we will not be writing back

@meechone: Maxey is that guy who covers everybody’s job while his co-workers are all abusing their FMLA

@Sixerdaily: Maxey after this:

@MuseMaxey_: 🗣️🗣️🗣️ BIG DUB, BIG DUB!!

@EricEaze: 2 Blocks is crazy. Maxey was out here

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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA

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