76ers vs Trail Blazers game leaves Maxey out; Portland wins
The 76ers vs Trail Blazers game had Tyrese Maxey leaving early due to an injury on Monday as Portland took advantage.
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76ERS VS TRAIL BLAZERS GAME SHOWS MAXEY ADDING TO PHILADELPHIA’S INJURY WOES
The 76ers vs Trail Blazers game showed Maxey adding to Pjhiladelphia’s injury woes.
Furthermore, the 24-year-old All-Star guard left Portland’s 119-102 loss after taking a hard fall midway through the third quarter.
Moreover, Maxey was driving for sa reverse layup.
But he was hit by several Blazers defenders under the rim.
Maxey landed hard on his back had to be assisted by 76ers players and staff before he was led to the locker room.
He was later ruled out to return due to a back contusion.
MAXEY JOINS EMBIID, GEORGE IN 76ERS’ INJURED STARS AS PLAYOFF HOPOES FADE
Maxey thus joins fellow injured stars Joel Embiid and Paul George in the sidelines once again.
Moreover, the guard was averaging a career-high 26.7 points and 6.1 assists in 38 minutes per game coming into Monday’s match.
Furthermore, the Sixers (21-39) hope Maxey to return at some point.
Embiid is out for the season due tov his lingering knee injury.
Philadelphia had lost 10 of its last 11 games and is on pace to miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
It was a heartbreak for Maxey, who signed sa fie-year USD204-million extension with the 76ers last summer.
BLAZERS RALLY BEHIND SIMMONS, SHARPE TO BEAT UNDERMANNED SIXERS
The Blazxers rallied behind Anfernee Simmons and Shaedon Sharpe to bundle out the undermanned 76ers.
Furthermore, Simmons scored 34 points on 6-of-11 shooting from deep, while Simmons added 20 points abnd 11 rebounds to lead Philadelphia.
Moreover, Donovan Clingan had a double-double with 13 points and 13 reounds, while reserve Duop Reath added 13 points in 18 minutes for the Blazers.
Andre Drummond filled in for Embiid’s absence with 25 points and 18 rebounds for the Sixers.
However, Philadelphia missed Maxey, who left with just five points on 2-of-13 shooting and 1-for-7 on three-pointers for the Sixers.
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