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76ers’ Tyrese Maxey shows no rust with masterful 30-point performance vs. Knicks

Philadephia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey walked back into the spotlight and immediately took control. In a loud matchup with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, Maxey showed no rust after missing time against the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks.

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Six Thoughts: Sixers Deal Knicks Second Home Loss of Season Behind Maxey, Edgecombe

Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points and dished eight assists in his return from an illness. VJ Edgecombe scored 23 points. The Sixers sent New York into the cold Friday night with the Knicks' second home loss of the season.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Philadelphia 76ers Pull Away From the New York Knicks Late

They say you can’t predict chaos, but when the Philadelphia 76ers roll into Madison Square Garden to face the Knicks, you can pretty much set your watch to it.

VJ Edgecombe News / Field Level Media / December 19

VJ Edgecombe's clutch finish carries Sixers past Knicks

VJ Edgecombe scored seven points down the stretch, guiding the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 116-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 30 points and nine assists, while Edgecombe supplied 23 points.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

76ers’ Andre Drummond sets new career-high with dagger 3 over Karl-Anthony Towns

In a development that absolutely nobody saw coming, Andre Drummond has officially entered his sharpshooter era. The Philadelphia 76ers center, historically known for owning the paint and gobbling up rebounds, decided to expand his range in the most chaotic way possible during Friday night’s showdown against the New York Knicks.

Jared McCain News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 19

Sixers get positive updates on Jared McCain, Joel Embiid

The Sixers got two pieces of good news ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. First, Joel Embiid—who is listed as questionable with an illness on the latest injury report—was present at shootaround.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / December 18

76ers Announce Tyrese Maxey Injury Update Amid Joel Embiid News

The Philadelphia 76ers have been without star point guard Tyrese Maxey for the last two games. The 25-year-old has been out of commission due to illness, and the Sixers went 1-1 with Maxey sidelined.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 18

Tyrese Maxey set to return against Knicks, another Sixer catches an illness

As league-wide play resumes following the conclusion of the Emirates NBA Cup, the Sixers will have a familiar face back in the lineup for their road tilt against the New York Knicks on Friday.

Paul George News / Liberty Ballers / December 17

Paul George set out to look like himself again. So far, he’s doing just that

Amongst many of the goals set by the Philadelphia 76ers to ensure that season wouldn’t be as disastrous as last, was Paul George trying to get back to himself.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 17

Sixers Headed Toward a Roster Crunch With Their Two-Way Players

One-third of the way through the 2025-26 NBA season, there's no denying it: The Sixers cooked with their two-way signings this past summer. Dominick Barlow has started 13 games and is setting career highs in points (8.2), rebounds (5.8), assists (1.9), blocks (1.1), steals (0.8) and minutes (26.9) per game.

Paul George News / HITC / December 16

Paul George responds to fans doubting his game

Paul George just put together his best game since joining the Philadelphia 76ers, though it didn’t lead to a win. He looked more like the player fans remember from his prime, hitting seven three-pointers on his way to 35 points in Philadelphia’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Paul George News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

76ers’ Paul George claps back at fans calling him washed

To say Paul George has underwhelmed versus expectations since landing with the Philadelphia 76ers would be an understatement. Originally landing in the

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14

Jalen Johnson joins pair of legends by making history in Hawks' win

One way to become more of a household name is to make history and join legendary names. That's exactly what Jalen Johnson did during the Atlanta Hawks' 1201-117 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

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Dominick Barlow News / The Lead / December 13

The Sixers Need to Sign Dominick Barlow to a Full Contract

The Philadelphia 76ers are barreling toward a roster decision that should not require debate, hesitation, or internal politics. Dominick Barlow has become too valuable, too steady, and too essential to the team’s rotation to remain on a two-way contract much longer.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12

Older 76ers step up without Tyrese Maxey for win over Pacers

Philadelphia 76ers' leading scorer Tyrese Maxey missed his first game of the season Friday night. Thankfully, the team's other, older All-Stars were ready to pick up the slack in a 115-105 win over the Indiana Pacers.

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