Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey to endure MRI after injuring left foot

PHILADELPHIA — Rising Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey suffered a left foot harm and was dominated out of the second half of Friday evening’s sport towards the Milwaukee Bucks at Wells Fargo Heart.

An X-ray on Maxey’s foot was unfavourable, and he’ll get an MRI on Saturday, sources instructed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Maxey suffered the harm with 1 minute, 36 seconds to go within the first half, when he landed awkwardly on the foot whereas being fouled in transition. He grimaced and let loose a yell as he hopped up the ramp behind the basket, then limped again to the foul line and break up a pair of free throws.

After the Sixers dedicated an intentional foul, Maxey hobbled off the court docket and again to Philadelphia’s locker room. The staff then dominated him out for the remainder of the sport at the beginning of the second half.

Maxey had arguably the very best half of his profession earlier than the harm, ending with 24 factors, 4 rebounds and 5 assists whereas going 9-for-12 from the sector, together with 3-for-4 from 3-point vary. He performed just about the complete half with the 76ers down a number of gamers resulting from harm, together with James Harden, who has been out for 2 weeks with a foot sprain, and Tobias Harris.

Maxey, 22, has had an amazing third season for Philadelphia. He entered Friday evening averaging 22.8 factors whereas capturing over 40 p.c from 3-point vary for the second straight season.