Maxi scored 34 points as the 76ers cruised to a 123-108 victory over the Mavericks.

January 2nd - The 76ers defeated the Mavericks 123-108 . In terms of statistics, 76ers ' star guard Maxi recorded a near triple-double with 34 points , 8 rebounds , and 10 assists; Edgecombe contributed 23 points, and Embiid added 22 points and 6 assists. For the Mavericks, Christie scored 18 points, and Flagg had 12 points , 7 rebounds , and 7 assists, but it wasn't enough to prevent the team's loss.

In the first quarter, the Mavericks repeatedly attacked the 76ers ' defense through fast breaks and took the lead midway through the quarter, once holding an 8- point advantage. The 76ers then narrowed the gap thanks to Maxi's drives and Embiid's inside presence. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks led 33-27 . In the second quarter, the 76ers quickly increased their intensity, with Maxi scoring consecutive points to tie the game, then take the lead and extend it to double digits. At halftime, the 76ers still led 68-57 .

After switching sides, the Mavericks continued to close the gap, but the 76ers maintained control with Maxi and Edgecombe taking turns leading the charge. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers continued to lead 92-83 . In the final quarter, the Mavericks narrowed the gap to 4 points. In the crucial moments, the 76ers relied on Grimes hitting consecutive three-pointers and Maxi leading a key offensive run to widen the gap again. Ultimately, the 76ers secured a 123-108 victory.

76ers player statistics

Maxi had 34 points , 8 rebounds , and 10 assists; Edgecombe had 23 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Embiid had 22 points, 4 rebounds , and 6 assists; Grimes had 19 points , 7 rebounds , and 2 assists; George had 14 points, 7 rebounds , and 2 assists ; Barlow had 5 points and 1 rebound; Drummond had 2 points and 4 rebounds; McCain had 2 points and 3 rebounds; Bona had 2 points and 4 rebounds.

Mavericks player statistics

Christie 18 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Williams 14 points, 7 rebounds , 5 assists; Davis 13 points , 8 rebounds , 2 assists; Flagg 12 points , 7 rebounds, 7 assists; Washington 11 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Nembuhad 9 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists; Marshall 9 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Thompson 9 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist