Tyrese Maxey's 16th Straight Absence Affects 76ers

Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers will miss his 16th consecutive game due to a finger injury, with no clear timeline for his return. Coach Nick Nurse earlier indicated hope for Maxey's return by the end of the regular season, but recent reports suggest his condition may be more serious, as he appeared to be in pain during practice. The 76ers have struggled this season with multiple injuries affecting key players, including Joel Embiid and Paul George, leading to disappointing playoff prospects. Maxey, who has been a standout performer when healthy, is averaging a career-high 26.3 points per game alongside 6.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds. His absence has notably impacted the team's performance, with a stark difference in win-loss records when he plays versus when he does not. Despite being sidelined, Maxey remains one of the league's promising young talents.