Tue Mar 04 23:50:00 UTC 2025: **76ers Star Tyrese Maxey Leaves Game with Back Contusion**
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey exited Monday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering a back contusion. Maxey, who was averaging a career-high 26.7 points and 6.1 assists this season, went down hard in the third quarter after attempting a reverse layup and colliding with two Blazers defenders. He landed awkwardly on his back, experiencing immediate pain, and was helped off the court.
While the extent of the injury is still being evaluated, the team ruled him out for the remainder of the game. At the time of his injury, Maxey had recorded five points and six assists on a 2-of-13 shooting performance.
The 76ers ultimately lost to the Trail Blazers, 119-102, a defeat that extends their current losing streak to 10 of their last 11 games. The loss further complicates the team’s playoff hopes, leaving them with a 21-39 record and on track to miss the postseason for the first time since 2017. This setback comes on the heels of the season-ending knee injury to star center Joel Embiid. Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 34 points, while Shaedon Sharpe contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Blazers improved their record to 28-34 with the win. The 76ers will await further evaluation of Maxey’s injury before determining his availability for future games.
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