Elsewhere, the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies secured dominant home victories to wrap up the NBA’s four-game Friday slate.
Sixers star Tyrese Maxey lights it up with 54 points, as the San Antonio Spurs stay hot without Victor Wembanyama. | Photo: Sixers, Spurs
Tyrese Maxey’s rise continues to look more and more legitimate.
The Philadelphia 76ers star kept his scorching season momentum going, erupting for a career-high performance to take center stage in a thrilling four-game NBA Friday slate.
MAXEY DROPS CAREER-HIGH VS BUCKS; SPURS SANS WEMBY KEEP WINNING
- Philadelphia 76ers (9-6) def. Milwaukee Bucks (8-8), 123-114: Tyrese Maxey uncorked a career-high 54 points, carrying the Sixers on his back in a hard-fought overtime victory over the Bucks.
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- San Antonio Spurs (11-4) def. Atlanta Hawks (9-7), 135-126: With De'Aaron Fox, Keldon Johnson, and Julian Champagnie each scoring 20 points or more, the Spurs have now won three consecutive games since Victor Wembanyama was sidelined with a left calf strain.
- Orlando Magic (9-7) def. LA Clippers (4-11), 129-101: Jalen Suggs led a balanced Magic attack with 23 points in a 28-point crushing of the reeling Clippers.
[ALSO READ: Jalen Suggs weaves magic vs Clippers as Magic continue to hit stride]
- Memphis Grizzlies (5-11) def. Sacramento Kings (3-13), 137-96: Santi Aldama’s 29-point effort spearheaded the Grizzlies' largest win of the season and handed the Kings their eighth consecutive loss.
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.