Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is set to miss his third straight game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, with his next opportunity to play scheduled for Sunday in New York.
Meanwhile, Kyle Lowry is expected to return to the lineup Friday after a day off, likely securing a starting position, which will also translate to more playing time for Cameron Payne.
The 76ers are coming off back-to-back losses to the Brooklyn Nets on the road and the Memphis Grizzlies at home. Since the All-Star break, the team has lost five of eight games.
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What happened to Tyrese Maxey?
During a game in Dallas on Sunday, Tyrese Maxey lost his balance while driving to the basket and inadvertently collided with Derrick Jones Jr.’s knee, which hit his head.
Tyrese left the game after the incident but later returned, contributing 24 points to the 76ers’ 120-116 victory.
The NBA imposes a concussion protocol that players must follow before they can return to play, aimed at ensuring their safety and mitigating any potential long-term health issues.
Even if his injury is not considered serious, he must nevertheless follow a specific protocol, which prompts the authorities to 76ers proceed with caution. The team’s medical staff will diligently observe their All-Star for any symptoms and guide him through the steps of the NBA’s concussion protocol, according to reports.
Tyrese Maxey had already missed three games earlier in the season with an ankle injury and was out for another game due to illness.
Tyrese Maxey’s stats against the New Orleans Pelicans
The 76ers guard appeared in six games against the New Orleans Pelicans, going 3-3. He averaged 14.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists on 47.3% shooting from the field, including 36.0% from beyond the arc on 4.2 attempts and 87 .5% from the free throw line on just 1.3 attempts.
In his last outing, Tyrese Maxey finished the game with 33 points, one rebound, three assists, two steals and four turnovers on 13-of-25 shooting at 52.0% from the field and 3-of-10 from beyond the field. arc at 30.0%.
How to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers?
The second and final clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia and WVUE for home and away coverage, respectively.
The game kicks off at 7 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, with live streaming options available on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV, which allows viewers to access NBA TV for a one-week free trial.
