Daily News | Inside Sixers: Joel Embiid’s ‘Wally Pipp’ moment, Doc Rivers’ Marquette return and more
INDIANAPOLIS — While reporters surrounded Tyrese Maxey late Saturday after thewin over the Milwaukee Bucks, James Harden attempted to slither past the crowd’s turned backs and out of the visitors’ locker room.
The Sixers are 3-3 since the All-Star break while facing a challenging schedule that will only persist through the end of the regular season. They are in the midst of playing 12 of 15 games away from home, which continues with a Monday, Tuesday back-to-back at the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves.This handwritten message was waiting on the seat at Joel Embiid’s locker following Wednesday’s win in Miami: “Look up ‘Wally Pipp.
Tyrese Maxey has been on a tear, averaging 26.3 points on 57.6% shooting and 54.2% from three-point range during his past four games. That partially coincides with his return to the starting lineup. Maxey responded with 17 fourth-quarter points, including 10 in less than three minutes to slash a 19-point deficit to begin the period to four, before the Mavericks re-extended their advantage.
Five was originally McDaniels’ favorite number, and what he wore as a college player at San Diego State. But when he was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, veteran Nicolas Batum already wore that number. So McDaniels switched to No. 6, hoping that could become the singular digit he wore throughout his career.“Lucky number 7,” McDaniels said. “That’s all I’ve been thinking.”
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