Tyrese Maxey poured in 22 points in the first half of the 76ers’ season opener against the Celtics, while shooting 100 percent from the three-point line. He also put up two rebounds, three assists and one steal while shooting 62 percent from the field.

While VJ Edgecombe’s historic debut is deservedly getting plenty of praise, the Sixers weren’t edging out the Celtics without the 40 points from their ‘veteran’ point guard.

In an exhilarating season opener, Tyrese Maxey delivered a standout performance, scoring a game-high 40 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a thrilling 117-116 comeback victory over the Boston Celtics. This game not only set the tone for the season but also highlighted the emerging talents and strategies of both teams.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and star guard Tyrese Maxey evaluate Joel Embiid in his return against the Boston Celtics.

Edgecombe gave the Sixers a three-point lead by converting two free throws with 14.1 seconds left. He went 0 for 2 on his next trip to the foul line, keeping the door open for a Celtics game-winner, but the Sixers got the stop to ensure his fantastic debut was victorious.

Joel Embiid struggled to find his rhythm in the Philadelphia 76ers' season-opening 117–116 win over the Boston Celtics, shooting just 1-of-9 from the field for four points.

Friday’s game against the Magic was the 76ers’ third preseason so far, and Tyrese Maxey went off with 17 points in the first quarter. The 76ers’ star had his full offensive arsenal on display, finishing at the basket and knocking down three-point shots as well.

While much of the film from the Sixers' first win of 2025-26 was encouraging, there were some ominous stretches as well.

Tyrese Maxey and the guards for the Philadelphia 76ers discuss how dynamic this offense can be on a nightly basis.

After a 2024-25 season that was miserable for the Sixers as a team — and Maxey individually — the 24-year-old point guard now feels responsible for setting the Sixers' standard.