Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, scoring 30 points and dishing out 12 assists. Maxey played 40 minutes and hit 10 of his 21 shots, but the team fell short with a final score of 123-115.
What It Means
Maxey’s double-double performance included a standout stat of leading the game in assists with 12, which was seven more than projected. This game marks another strong showing for Maxey, who is averaging 25.5 points per game this season, ranking first on his team and seventh among point guards. His assist average of 5.7 also leads the team. Despite his efforts, the team has struggled with a record of 13-16 when he plays.
