Tyrese Maxey has reportedly been ruled out of Tuesday’s matchup with the Brooklyn Nets following a scary incident during the 76ers’ recent game. In the third quarter of Sunday’s matchup between the 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks, Tyrese Maxey took an errant knee to the head. The injury left Maxey shaken, with fans concerned about the young star’s health.
The knee, which landed on the back of Maxey’s head, traditionally considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the skull, led to an examination of Maxey. After field doctors cleared him to return to the game, he appeared to be out of danger.
While Tyrese Maxey was expected to play against the Nets tonight, he reportedly began experiencing concussion-like symptoms over the past day. A report from Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Enquirer shed light on the situation.
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As he indicated, despite being evaluated mid-game and post-game for a concussion following the incident, Maxey has now begun to experience concussion symptoms. As a result, he returned to Philadelphia from Brooklyn where he will continue to be monitored by doctors.
Given this, he has been ruled out for the 76ers’ upcoming matchup with the Brooklyn Nets tonight. You can see Pompey’s full report below.
Looking at the upcoming 76ers vs Nets game and how Tyrese Maxey’s absence will impact Philly
Tonight’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets will see the two Eastern Conference teams face off. For the 76ers, the matchup will see them looking to build on a two-game winning streak that has seen them go 5-5 in their last ten games.
At the same time, the Brooklyn Nets will look to get back into the win column after a loss in their last game, which dropped them to 4-6 in their last ten games. With the NBA season in full swing after the All-Star break, the 76ers are eager to improve their standing in the standings.
Currently, the team sits in fifth place, just a half-game behind the fourth-place Knicks and a half-game ahead of the sixth-place team. Miami heat. On the other hand, the Brooklyn Nets will look to close the gap with the tenth-place Atlanta Hawks and enter the race for the play-in.
Of course, with the 76ers also without Joel Embiid, the team will have a hard time replacing Tyrese Maxey’s contributions against Brooklyn. This season, Maxey ahs has managed to take his game to new heights, averaging a career-high 26.0 points per game.
Additionally, he also averaged a career-high 6.3 assists per game, which was a notable increase from his average of 3.5 per game last season. With Maxey emerging as one of the best young two-way players in the league, his absence in tonight’s game could tip the scales in Brooklyn’s favor.
