Sixers Secure Victory Over Heat as Tyrese Maxey Makes History

PHILADELPHIA, PA – February 26, 2026 – The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 124-117 on Thursday night, fueled by a record-breaking performance from Tyrese Maxey and a strong showing from Joel Embiid. Maxey surpassed Allen Iverson as the Sixers’ all-time leader in three-pointers made, while Embiid contributed a dominant double-double.

Maxey Breaks Sixers’ 3-Point Record

Tyrese Maxey finished the game with 28 points and 11 assists, highlighted by five three-pointers. With his performance, he now holds the franchise record for most three-pointers made, surpassing Allen Iverson’s previous record of 885. Maxey currently has 887 three-pointers as of February 26, 2026. He broke the record in the first quarter, scoring 20 points with 5 of 12 shots made from beyond the arc. ESPN reports that Maxey made all five of his three-point attempts in the first quarter.

Embiid and Oubre Contribute to Sixers’ Win

Joel Embiid added 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers, while Kelly Oubre Jr. Scored 21 points. VJ Edgecombe also contributed with 19 points. Philadelphia led 73-57 at halftime, but Miami rallied in the third quarter. NBC Sports Philadelphia notes that the Sixers have a record of 33-26 this season, improving to 21-12 when Embiid is in the lineup.

Heat Fall Short Despite Adebayo and Herro’s Efforts

Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 29 points and 14 rebounds and Tyler Herro scored 25 points with 7 assists. Miami briefly took the lead late in the game, but a late run by Philadelphia, initiated by Maxey and Oubre, sealed the victory. The Heat now have a record of 31-29.

Key Takeaways

• Joel Embiid’s Impact: The Sixers have a winning percentage of over 55% but that increases to 63% when Joel Embiid plays.
• Maxey’s Historic Night: Tyrese Maxey’s record-breaking performance underscores his growth as a key player for the Sixers.
• Norman Powell’s Injury: Norman Powell played 10 minutes in the first half before being sidelined with a strained groin.

Looking Ahead

The Sixers will next face the Boston Celtics on Sunday, while the Heat will host the Houston Rockets on Saturday.