Edwards, 21, often keeps his responses short and sweet. But after nearly swinging a nationally-televised playoff rematch against the New York Knicks in the Sixers' direction on Wednesday night, he provided a telling glimpse into his mental journey over the last few months.

Tyrese Maxey kicked off the Sixers’ six-game homestand with a brilliant performance Tuesday night. He dropped 43 points and the Sixers notched a 118-104 win over the Lakers at Wells Fargo Center. With their third straight victory, the Sixers moved to 18-27. The Lakers fell to 26-19.

Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.

Tyrese Maxey has a message for the youngsters on the Philadelphia 76ers following a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The 76ers braced for a season full of adjustments when it came to Joel Embiid’s left knee. They did not anticipate this. They didn’t envision unveiling their 28th different starting lineup for Tuesday night’s game against Los Angeles,

The Sixers hung with the Cavs all night, and eventually, were able to walk away with an upset 132-129 win. Tyrese Maxey (29) and Paul George (30) combined for 59 points on the night to lead Philadelphia to a win it needed badly to end a 7-game losing skid.

Tyrese Maxey: 43 pts, 15-26 FGA -Kelly Oubre Jr: 20 pts, 8 rebs -Ricky Council IV: 16 pts, 7 Rebs, 3-6 3PA -Lakers turn the ball over 22 times -Sixers

Here are observations on the Sixers' win over the Bulls: Neither team scored until a George baseline jumper at the 9:51 mark of the first quarter. He was still flowing after his 21-point second half the night before in the Sixers’ win over the Cavs, posting seven of the Sixers’ first 11 points.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Sacramento Kings 117-104 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Maxey gives reason for observers to believe in the Sixers if Embiid is healthy and returns to the lineup, citing how they played well in December when they had their three-star lineup.

Tyrese Maxey pumped his fist as he walked toward the 76ers’ bench, slapping hands with Kelly Oubre Jr. Oubre had just hit two free throws with 55.3 seconds remaining to finish off a fourth consecutive victory for the Sixers,