Key Takeaways

• Maxey has emerged as the 76ers’ leading scorer through the first two regular-season games, maintaining the offensive focal point for the team.
• In the season opener against the Knicks, he scored a game-high 28 points on 19 field goal attempts, nine more points than any teammate.
• Two days later against the Cavaliers, Maxey poured in 32 points on 23 shots, tying for the team lead with six assists.
• His usage rate sits at 26.3, reflecting his central role in Philadelphia’s offensive design and the coaching staff’s decision to run the offense through him.
• Nurse has emphasized that despite adding high-profile teammates, Maxey’s dynamic scoring and playmaking remain essential to the team’s success.
• Maxey, 25, is coming off a season averaging 28.3 points and 6.6 assists per game on efficient shooting, underscoring why he’s viewed as the team’s heartbeat.