Tyrese Maxey Drops Career-High 51 Points in Sixers Win

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey erupted for a career-high 51 points in the team's 127-124 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.

Maxey's performance came hours after he was named to his first NBA All-Star team. The 22-year-old guard shot 18-of-33 from the field, including 8-of-15 from three-point range. He also added 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

The Sixers trailed by 12 points in the fourth quarter, but Maxey led the charge in a comeback victory. He scored 15 points in the final period, including a clutch three-pointer with less than a minute to play.

Maxey's performance has drawn praise from around the sports world. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith called it "the best game of his career." Former NBA player Paul Pierce said, "Maxey is a star in the making." And current NBA player Damian Lillard tweeted, "Maxey is the real deal."

The Sixers are now 4-1 in the playoffs and will face the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round. Maxey will be a key player for the Sixers if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.