Watch: Tyrese Maxey ices win vs. Spurs with a late three

Maxey was probable (illness) before the game but finished 12-for-25, including 5-for-11 from beyond the arc, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals.

He was massive for Philadelphia following Embiid's second-quarter ejection after he received a double-tech for arguing an offensive foul call.

Embiid ended the game with nine points, while Wembanyama led the Spurs (15-14, 10th in Western Conference) with 26 points.

The 76ers (10-17, 12th in Eastern Conference) will need more big games from Maxey — plus Embiid to stay on the court — to overcome their horrid start to the season.

Philadelphia began the year 3-14 but has seven wins in its last 10 games.

Maxey missed six games earlier this season due to a hamstring injury and returned on Nov. 20. Since returning, he's shot much better from three-point range, which has been crucial for the 76ers, who rank 29th in scoring (105.9 points per game entering Monday).

In his last 14 games, he's shot 36.9% from three-point range after shooting just 28.6% from deep in his first seven games.

Maxey is heating up just as the Sixers are. It's probably not a coincidence.