After missing 15 consecutive games, Joel Embiid returned to record a 29-point triple-double, helping the Philadelphia 76ers snap their 2-game losing streak by defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 118-116. Tyrese Maxey was phenomenal again with a 33-point, 13-assist performance that allowed the Sixers to pick up win number 20 on the season. Contributions up and down the roster for the 76ers to secure the home win, including another shooting night over 50 percent.

The PHLY Sixers show reacts to Embiid's first game in a month and all of the activity surrounding the trade deadline.

Quentin Grimes has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Caleb Martin who will be sent to the very busy Dallas Mavericks. Grimes, 24, has played in 47 of Dallas' 50 games this season, starting in 12 of the contests. The 6'4 guard is in his fourth NBA campaign, averaging 10 points per game while shooting a career-high 39.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Grimes will be a restricted free agent at the end of the campaign. Philadelphia also received their own 2025 second-round back from Dallas in the deal.

The PHLY Sixers show breaks down Grimes' fit with the 76ers, Martin's tenure and what's next for Philly.

The Philadelphia 76ers led by as many as 26 points with 2:56 to play in the 3rd quarter, but the Boston Celtics were able to turn things around with their defense and three-point shooting to eventually take the lead and secure the 118-110 road win. Stunning the Sixers and their home crowd. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 34, adding six assists but was unable to get things going in the 4th, scoring just two points because of how the Celtics defended him and forced the ball out of his hands. Boston shot 50 percent from the field and made 21 threes from long distance en route to their 35th win of the season. The Sixers' record drops to 19-29.

The PHLY Sixers crew breaks down Philadelphia's second consecutive heartbreaking loss at home.

Tyrese Maxey, Guerschon Yabusele and the Philadelphia 76ers went toe-to-toe with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets on Friday night but fell short in a 137-134 loss, snapping their winning streak at four. Maxey scored a game-high 42 points to go with nine assists, Yabusele dropped a career-high 28 in the loss. Philadelphia matched their season-high of 21 made threes but it wasn't enough to come away with the victory.

The PHLY Sixers team reacts to the entertaining, defenseless, hard-fought game by both teams.

The Philadelphia 76ers (19-27) won their fourth consecutive game behind a total team effort in a 117-104 victory over De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings (24-23). Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 30 to extend his streak of 28 or more points in 12 straight games -- overall, the Sixers posted five in double figures with three more players netting nine each. The 76ers shot 52 percent from the floor and 41 percent from behind the three-point line while committing just nine turnovers on the night.

The PHLY Sixers crew discusses Philadelphia's really good response in the fourth quarter after trailing by double figures in the third.

Tyrese Maxey was brilliant as he finished with a game-high 43 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' impressive, 118-104, win over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (26-19). After being tied 25-25 after the first quarter, the Sixers exploded for 48 in the second to take a 16-point lead into halftime and never looked back. The 76ers have now won three in a row, improving to 18-27 on the season. Maxey has now scored 28 or more in 11 straight games. James finished with 31 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 8 turnovers.

The PHLY Sixers show breaks down the All-Star level performance from Maxey in game one of Philadelphia's back-to-back.

Will the Sixers be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? If they’re adding talent, there are a few notable names, from Ayo Dosunmu to Santi Aldama, that Daryl Morey should take a look at. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses if they should bet big on Cam Johnson, and whether Joel Embiid’s health even gives them a chance to make a real move.

Tyrese Maxey had another huge game for the Sixers, finishing with 31 points and 9 assists as he led the Philadelphia 76ers to a crucial win over the Chicago Bulls. With the win the Sixers have pulled to within one game of the Bulls in the race for the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Sixers took control of the game with suffocating defense, holding Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball and the Chicago Bulls to just 14 points in the final quarter, with Chicago committing 11 turnovers in the decisive frame.

The win was not without its concerns, however, as Paul George left the game midway through the second quarter with an injury to the the pinky finger on his left hand.

Join the PHLY Sixers team as they break down the Sixers’ second win in a row.