3 observations after Maxey leads Sixers over Bulls, George leaves with finger injury

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3 observations after Maxey leads Sixers over Bulls, George leaves with finger injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

CHICAGO — Immediately after losing seven straight games, the Sixers have a winning streak.

They polished off a 2-0 back-to-back Saturday night with a 109-97 victory over the Bulls.

Tyrese Maxey starred with 31 points and nine assists.

The 19-27 Bulls received 25 points from Zach LaVine and 22 from Nikola Vucevic.

Paul George only played 13 minutes because of what a Sixers official called a “left fifth finger (pinkie) injury.”

In addition to George, 17-27 the Sixers had five sidelined players on their injury report:

Joel Embiid (left knee injury management)

Andre Drummond (left toe injury recovery)

Caleb Martin (right hip sprain)

KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction)

Jared McCain (left lateral meniscus surgery)

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said pregame that both Caleb Martin and KJ Martin are expected to rejoin the team at practice this week. He said a timeline for the pair’s return to play will be determined by how practice goes for them.

Here are observations on the Sixers’ win over the Bulls:

Maxey‘s consistent scoring

Neither team scored until a George baseline jumper at the 9:51 mark of the first quarter. He was still flowing after his 21-point second half the night before in the Sixers’ win over the Cavs, posting seven of the Sixers’ first 11 points.

Maxey got rolling a few minutes later and ultimately followed up his 14-point first quarter vs. Cleveland with a 15-point period in Chicago.

In terms of full games, Maxey has now recorded at least 28 points in 10 consecutive outings. He’s done very well lately at recognizing when to press on the gas as a scorer.

“Just kind of playing my game,” Maxey said Friday night. “Not trying to rush, not trying to force as much. It was difficult for me just knowing that I was going to have to score more — a lot more — especially with Joel being out, and sometimes with Paul being out. But at the end of the day, I feel like if I just play my game, I’ll be pretty good out there.”

Early exit for George

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