The Philadelphia 76ers (20-29) outlasted the Dallas Mavericks (26-25) in a tense fourth-quarter showdown, pulling off a 118-116 win on February 5.
Philadelphia 76ers Top Performers:
Tyrese Maxey 33 PTS | 13 AST | 2 STL | 60.3 FPS
Maxey extends his explosive run, scoring 28+ points for the 15th straight game. He’s been a standout presence for the shorthanded 76ers, consistently delivering strong numbers across seven categories in recent weeks.
Joel Embiid 29 PTS | 11 REB | 10 AST | 55.2 FPS
Embiid hasn’t played in a month but looked like his usual self, posting 27+ points in his last six games and grabbing double-digit rebounds in his last three. He logged more minutes than expected today, an encouraging sign, though he’ll sit out the second night of the back-to-back.
Guerschon Yabusele 19 PTS | 8 REB | 4 AST | 33.6 FPS
Yabusele has been on a roll, averaging 22.7 points and 7.0 rebounds over his last three games. He’s poised to keep it going with a larger role tomorrow, but while he’ll likely remain a key part of the rotation long-term, his numbers are expected to dip as the team gets healthier.
Kelly Oubre Jr. 9 PTS | 6 REB | 3 AST | 25.7 FPS
Oubre’s usage and production have considerably dropped with Embiid back in the lineup. While he’s set to take on a larger offensive role tomorrow, his usage is expected to decline moving forward as the team gets healthier.
Justin Edwards 16 PTS | 4-9 3PT | 2 AST | 23.4 FPS
Edwards has been contributing good value across the board in his last three games. But with George returning, his role and numbers are likely to take a hit.
Dallas Mavericks Top Performers:
Kyrie Irving 34 PTS | 9 REB | 4 AST | 53.8 FPS
Irving has been a strong offensive presence in eight of his last nine games and has consistently delivered strong offensive percentages while making solid impacts across multiple categories. He’s expected to take his game to the next level with Doncic gone.
Naji Marshall 19 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL | 40.3 FPS
Marshall’s minutes have been limited lately, which has hurt his production. While he’s been playing well, his role and impact are likely to decrease as the team gets healthier.
Max Christie 15 PTS | 4-4 3PT | 9 REB | 31.3 FPS
Christie has been a dependable scorer this week, despite inconsistent three-point shooting. He’s maintained a significant role in his new team, putting him in a good position to sustain his numbers.
Daniel Gafford 12 PTS | 6 REB | 2 BLK | 24.2 FPS
Gafford is currently dealing with a couple of injuries, and his status remains uncertain. He’s been a double-double machine with impressive blocks in recent weeks, but a potential pairing with Davis in the frontcourt could have a major impact on his production.
Spencer Dinwiddie 7 PTS | 2-5 3PT | 7 AST | 17.7 FPS
Dinwiddie’s role and production have been trending downward, but he’s maintained his playmaking brilliance. He could play a crucial role with the addition of Davis, so holding onto him for now might be the smart move.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Klay Thompson 12 PTS | 4-11 FG | 5 REB
Thompson bounced back from a pitiful shooting performance in his last game, but his overall production remains underwhelming. With larger offensive expectations moving forward, he’ll need to step up to meet them.
