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Tyrese Maxey vows to play much better in Game 2 of the 76ers' series against the Celtics
TL;DR
Tyrese Maxey pledges to improve his performance in Game 2 of the 76ers' playoff series against the Celtics, stepping up as the team's primary star in the absence of Joel Embiid due to surgery.
Key points
- Tyrese Maxey vows to improve in Game 2
- Joel Embiid is out due to appendicitis surgery
- Maxey is the primary star for the 76ers
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The Philadelphia 76ers had a promising season, but they continue to face problems with their roster. Joel Embiid is not present due to an untimely appendicitis surgery, so Tyrese Maxey continues to be the primary star player for Philly.
In the #2 seed vs #7 seed matchup between the Boston Celtics and the 76ers, Maxey and his teammates seem to be overmatched. It is an unfortunate situation to be in, but as the star player, he knows he must step up to the plate.
Tyrese Maxey wants to bounce back for the 76ers' postseason hopes
Maxey has elevated his game to be the 76ers' best player. Everyone knows that Embiid has become an unreliable superstar due to being an injury-prone player. With that, Maxey has cemented himself as a true star.
Despite that, he still needs help for the 76ers. Against the Celtics in Game 1, they were blown out 123-91. That is an embarrassing result for Philly, and Maxey wants everyone to know that he is ready to bounce back.
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Q&A
What did Tyrese Maxey say about his performance in Game 2?
Tyrese Maxey vowed to play much better in Game 2 of the series against the Celtics.
Why is Joel Embiid not playing in the 76ers vs. Celtics series?
Joel Embiid is not playing due to undergoing surgery for appendicitis.
How has Tyrese Maxey's role changed for the 76ers this season?
With Joel Embiid sidelined, Tyrese Maxey has become the primary star player for the 76ers.
