With the Boston Celtics fresh off consecutive wins that have seen them seize control of this second-round series, Philadelphia 76ers fans are looking for answers as to where things have gone wrong. While the list of reasons the Sixers have fallen behind 2-1 in the series isn’t exactly short, one you’ll find near the top is that Tyrese Maxey hasn’t been the X factor the team needs. It’s not coincidental that he scored 26 points in the Game 1 win, and then combined for 26 points total across Games 2 and 3. Particularly in Game 3, where the Sixers were within striking distance the entire game, if Tyrese approaches his normal production rather than shooting 4-of-16 from the field, you feel like Philadelphia might have been able to come away with the W.
Ready or not, Tyrese Maxey needs to come of age now for the Sixers to defeat Boston
