The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a 114-99 loss to the Orlando Magic Friday to finish the preseason, however extra importantly, the Sixers noticed Tyrese Maxey depart the sport within the first quarter after grabbing a proper hand.
Maxey performed 5 minutes and appeared to shake arms after catching up with Magic guard Jalen Suggs whereas making an attempt to dribble up the ground. Contemplating Philadelphia is coping with points with Joel Embiid and Paul George, it was sensible to take away Maxey from the competition.
Afterward, coach Nick Nurse dismissed any trigger for concern relating to Maxey. The Sixers have their eyes on a title within the 2024-25 season and the common season is extra essential than a preseason sport.
“Only a bruise on my proper thumb,” Nurse advised reporters after falling to the Magic. “Simply as a precaution to maintain him out.”
The Sixers can have a couple of days to relaxation and heal everybody from their accidents earlier than the common season begins on October 23 in opposition to the Milwaukee Bucks at dwelling. Maxey must be anticipated to have the ability to try the shot, barring backhands with the thumb. Particularly because it’s only for precautionary causes.
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