Wed Feb 05 01:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Maxey Explodes for 43 Points as Sixers Top Lakers Despite Injuries
**Philadelphia, PA** – Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers to a dominant 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, scoring a career-high 43 points. The win came despite the absence of injured stars Joel Embiid and, on the Lakers’ side, Anthony Davis, who exited the game in the first quarter with an abdominal strain.
Maxey, last season’s NBA Most Improved Player, continued his impressive scoring run, averaging 30.4 points over his last 10 games. He surpassed that average early in the third quarter, finishing with 41 points before the final period. His performance included four 3-pointers and 15 of 26 shots from the field, extending his streak of 25-point games to an impressive 11. The Sixers’ second-quarter surge, fueled by Maxey, saw them score 48 points and pull away from the Lakers.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 31 points, moving into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time steals list. While Bronny James saw some first-half playing time for the Lakers, he did not score. The loss of Davis, who averaged 26.3 points and 12.1 rebounds this season, proved a significant blow to Los Angeles.
The Sixers, led by Maxey’s exceptional performance and a strong team effort, started their six-game homestand with a resounding victory. The Lakers will next face the Washington Wizards on Thursday, while the Sixers host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.
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