A big reason for the Sixers being able to turn things around a bit is the role players stepping up to help Tyrese Maxey get the job done. Eric Gordon, especially, has been fantastic. After shooting only 27.

How have the Sixers found their groove over the last week? Their point guard and head coach have made much-needed changes.

Tyrese Maxey’s scoring prowess is drawing comparisons to some of the 76ers’ all-time greats. The point guard scored a game-high 43 points Tuesday in a 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Wells Fargo Center.