The Sixers point guard scored 34 points on 12-for-20 shooting — including going 7 of 9 on three-pointers. Maxey also had seven assists, six rebounds, and one turnovers in 40 minutes, 34 seconds. Through two games, the 22-year-old has 65 points, 15 assists, and just one turnover.Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey score 34 points each as Sixers top Raptors in Nick Nurse’s first game against former teamand Tobias Harris dominating the ball early.
On Saturday, Green played just 4 minutes, 46 seconds — all in the first half. His missed shot and a foul were his only statistics.“I got to look at it a little bit,” Nurse said of evaluating Green. “I’m just more concerned with him getting some rhythm and timing back. I think he needs to, we’ll continue to push him along and play him. Like, he’s a veteran guy. I really think he fits on the floor with Joel.
Melton needs to regain his shooting skills. The shooting guard is shooting 4-for-17 — including going 2-for-10 — through two games. He only made 1 of 7 attempts for just two points against the Raptors.need to find a way to get Melton going. He’s going to get open looks while playing with Embiid and Maxey. Melton needs to make them to keep defenses honest.