Maxey's Magnificent 54-Point Masterpiece Seals Overtime Victory
In an electrifying NBA showdown on Thursday night (Friday, November 21, 2025, Philippine Time), Tyrese Maxey delivered a career-defining performance, pouring in a monumental 54 points to will the Philadelphia 76ers to a thrilling 123-114 overtime victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Clutch Performance and Game Details
The game was sent to an extra period after Maxey, demonstrating incredible poise, sank two pressure-packed free throws with a mere seven seconds remaining in regulation. This came immediately after Milwaukee's Myles Turner had hit a three-pointer to give the Bucks a slim 110-109 lead. Ryan Rollins of the Bucks had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but his final attempt missed the mark.
Once in overtime, the Sixers seized control and never looked back. They opened the period with five consecutive points, starting with a three-pointer from Justin Edwards followed by a basket from the unstoppable Maxey. Even when Rollins cut the deficit to 113-112 with 1:43 left, Philadelphia's Quentin Grimes answered with a crucial three-pointer to secure the lead for good.
Beyond his scoring explosion, Maxey was a workhorse, also contributing nine assists while logging over 46 minutes on the court. This is particularly impressive considering he entered the night as the league leader in minutes per game and had played 39 minutes just the night before in a loss to Toronto. His previous career-best was a 52-point game in double overtime last season.
Notable Absences and Other Standout Players
The matchup was notably missing its two superstar former MVPs. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo was sidelined with a left adductor strain suffered earlier in the week, while Philadelphia's Joel Embiid sat out due to a right knee issue.
For the Bucks, Ryan Rollins was spectacular in a losing effort, matching his career-high with 32 points and setting a new personal best with 14 assists. Despite his heroics, the Bucks dropped their fourth game in their last five outings. Bobby Portis scored 19 points and Kyle Kuzma added 17 for Milwaukee. Paul George provided valuable support for the Sixers with 21 points.
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