BBNBA: Tyrese Maxey's 45 points leads Sixers to win over Pacers

The Philadelphia 76ers are winless no more, thanks to rising superstar Tyrese Maxey. Philly held off the Indiana Pacers 118-114 in overtime Sunday night thanks to Maxey’s 45 points.

After shooting just 16-54 (29.6%) from the field over Philly’s first two games of the season (both losses), Maxey made 14 of his 32 (43.8%) shots Sunday night. The fifth year guard also totaled four rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in the win.

Sunday’s game marked Maxey’s sixth 40+ point game of his career, which ranks ninth most in Philadelphia 76ers franchise history. His 86 field goal attempts are the most through three games in 76ers franchise history.

Maxey lays it in for 42 PTS and a 3-point lead in OT!

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— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2024

Maxey’s 45 points scored are the most in a game in the NBA so far this season. He has been the Sixers’ number one option through three games, as superstars Joel Embiid and Paul George have yet to suit up due to injury.

With the Sixers playing just over three hours away from Lexington in Indianapolis, you just knew the BBN would show up in full force to support their guys. Former Cat Isaiah Jackson played just five minutes for the Pacers, scoring two points and nabbing one rebound.

#BBN in Indy

cc: @TyreseMaxey, @KentuckyMBB pic.twitter.com/D4Nf7ej5UK

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 27, 2024

Gilgeous-Alexander leads young Thunder to 3-0 record

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 3-0 to open the season for the first time in eight years (2016).

MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dazzled for the Thunder, pouring in 35 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists in OKC’s 128-104 win over the Atlanta Hawks. SGA fell one assist shy of his third career triple-double.

Following Sunday night’s performance (three blocks), the Toronto, Ontario native passed franchise legend Russell Westbrook on the OKC Thunder All-Time Blocks list (254).

The only guards with more 30/5/5/3/3 games in NBA history than SGA are Basketball Hall of Famers Dwyane Wade & Michael Jordan. Elite company for the future MVP.

Cason Wallace played 23 minutes off the bench, contributing five points (2-6 shooting) and four rebounds.

Hustle leads to opportunities 🏃‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/gG5O4I5y2O

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 27, 2024

10/27/2023 BBNBA Statistics

Player	Score	PTS	FG (3PT)	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	+/-	MIN
Tyrese Maxey (PHI)	118-114 W @ IND	45	14-32 (5-17)	4	4	1	2	5	6	48
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC)	128-104 W vs ATL	35	11-24 (3-8)	11	9	3	3	1	24	36
Cason Wallace (OKC)	128-104 W vs ATL	5	2-6 (1-4)	4	1	3	0	2	13	23
Isaiah Jackson (IND)	114-118 L vs PHI	2	1-1 (0-0)	1	0	0	1	1	-6	6
Antonio Reeves (NO)	103-125 L @ POR	0	0-3 (0-2)	1	0	0	0	0	1	4
Brandon Boston Jr. (NO)	103-125 L @ POR	DNP	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Chris Livingston (MIL)	115-102 L @ BKN	DNP – CD	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Shaedon Sharpe (POR)	125-103 W vs NO	DNP – Shoulder	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Tonight in the NBA

• 7:00 EST: Pacers (Jackson) @ Magic
• 7:30 EST: Wizards @ Hawks
• 7:30 EST (NBA TV): Bucks (Livingston) @ Celtics
• 7:30 EST: Pistons @ Heat (Adebayo, Herro)
• 7:30 EST: Cavaliers @ Knicks (Toppin, Towns)
• 7:30 EST (TSN): Nuggets (Murray) @ Raptors (Quickley: DOUBTFUL)
• 8:00 EST: Bulls @ Grizzlies
• 8:00 EST: Rockets (Sheppard) @ Spurs (Johnson)
• 8:30 EST: Jazz (Tshiebwe) @ Mavericks (Washington)
• 10:00 EST (NBA TV): Lakers (Davis, Vanderbilt: OUT) @ Suns (Booker, Washington Jr.)
• 10:00 EST: Trail Blazers (Sharpe: OUT) @ Kings (Fox, Lyles, Monk)