Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers address their shortcomings in a tough loss to the New York Knicks on the road.

As the Philadelphia 76ers' trying season continues, could it spell the end of head coach Nick Nurse's run with the team? Health concerns with 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have added to the issues plaguing Philadephia from emerging into playoff contention.

Tyrese Maxey has been added to the list of Philadelphia 76ers players who are dealing with a setback currently. While Maxey has been on the court for the last few games, the veteran guard is still dealing with the effects of a right-finger injury.

The Philadelphia 76ers might be having one of their worst seasons in years, but Tyrese Maxey has been sensational at times. He has had some very strong performances, including on Wednesday evening. He scored a robust 30 points even though the Sixers lost to the New York Knicks.

The Trail Blazers trailed 61-56 at the half but outscored the 76ers by 22 points in the second half. Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who was already dealing with a finger injury, left the game against Portland midway through the third quarter after appearing to hurt his back during a fall.

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey dunks the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela

Instead, they went back to their losing ways, suffering a 119-102 setback to the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Sixers, now losers of nine straight, were led by the star duo of Tyrese Maxey (30 points, 12-of-32 from the field, 0-of-10 from three) and Paul George (25 points, seven assist

Tyrese Maxey won’t get a chance to face the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The Philadelphia 76ers will remain shorthanded at TD Garden. According to the NBA’

Coach Nick Nurse gives an injury update on Tyrese Maxey after the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz at home.