Tyrese Maxey will sit out Sixers’ game vs. Oklahoma City Thunder as he continues recovery from foot fracture
Maxey played against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, his first game since suffering the injury on Nov. 18. James Harden and P.J. Tucker will also miss Saturday's matchup against the Thunder.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Maxey will miss the 76ers’ road game Saturday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the standout guard works his way back from a fractured left foot.
All-Star guard James Harden (right foot tendon strain injury management) and veteran forward P.J. Tucker (left knee injury management), originally listed as questionable to play against Oklahoma City will both sit out tonight’s contest.
Maxey returned from a six-week absence during a loss Friday night at the New Orleans Pelicans. He finished with nine points on 4-of-10 shooting, one rebound, and one assist in 19 minutes off the bench. He said he felt more comfortable as the game progressed.
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Maxey and coach Doc Rivers said after Friday’s game that they were unsure if he would play Saturday, the second night of a back-to-back set.
Harden has played in every game since returning Dec. 5 from his foot injury. He had 20 points, 10 assists, and 7 turnovers against the Pelicans.
Tucker is the only Sixer to play in all 34 games entering Saturday. In addition to knee surgery in the offseason, Tucker has been playing through a nerve injury that originates in his neck and is affecting his right hand.
The Sixers enter Saturday on a two-game losing streak and with a 20-14 record. Following the matchup against the Thunder, they will play three consecutive home games, against the Pelicans (Monday), Indiana Pacers (Wednesday), and Chicago Bulls (Friday).
This story has been updated.