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Hawks Complete Sweep of 76ers as Maxey Exits Late in Costly 126-116 Loss

The loss drops Philadelphia into the play-in picture, with Joel Embiid still a week from re-evaluation and Tyrese Maxey set for hand X-rays.

Aussie Dyson Daniels has helped his soaring Hawks to victory over an Eastern Conference rival. (AP PHOTO)
PHLY Sixers Podcast: Tyrese Maxey Hurt In Final Seconds Of Loss To Hawks; Sixers Out Of Top 6 | Postgame
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Overview

  • Jalen Johnson powered Atlanta with 35 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Hawks won their sixth straight to move to 33-31.
  • Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points before leaving in the final seconds with a right-hand injury; coach Nick Nurse said he will undergo X-rays with no immediate update.
  • Philadelphia was without Joel Embiid (right oblique strain), rookie VJ Edgecombe (lumbar contusion) and Johni Broome (knee recovery), while Paul George remains suspended until March 25.
  • The defeat completed Atlanta’s season sweep and tightened the East race, with the Sixers falling into the NBA Play-In Tournament zone and the Hawks pulling within 1.5 games.
  • The 76ers said Embiid has begun individualized strength and conditioning and will be re-evaluated in about a week after missing at least four games, and Kelly Oubre Jr. returned from illness with 24 points.