Tyrese Maxey surpasses Allen Iverson in Sixers history
Tyrese Maxey sets a new franchise 3-point record and leads Philadelphia to a 124-117 victory against Miami. The 25-year-old guard surpasses legend Allen Iverson with his 886th three-pointer in a Sixers uniform.
Feb 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) controls the ball against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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A historic evening unfolded Thursday night in Philadelphia, where Tyrese Maxey wrote a new page in franchise history. The All-Star guard surpassed Allen Iverson in the Sixers’ all-time 3-pointers made ranking, while leading his team to a crucial 124-117 victory against the Miami Heat.
An exceptional first quarter to make history
Maxey wasted no time establishing this historic record. Entering the game with 882 career 3-pointers, three shy of Iverson, he broke the record with 1:38 remaining in the first quarter. The 25-year-old guard had an exceptional first quarter, scoring 20 points and making all five of his 3-point attempts – a personal record for a single period.
« Tyrese Maxey is now the franchise leader in 3-pointers made », the Sixers celebrated on their social media. With now 887 three-pointers in six and a half seasons, Maxey surpasses Iverson’s 885, who had played ten complete seasons and portions of two others with Philadelphia.
HISTORY.
Tyrese Maxey is now the franchise leader in 3-Point Field Goals. 👏 pic.twitter.com/RU4UxocsMc
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 27, 2026
A victory secured in crunch time
Despite a 16-point lead at halftime (73-57), the Sixers had to battle until the end. Bam Adebayo (29 points, 14 rebounds) and Tyler Herro (25 points) led the Heat’s second-half comeback, even briefly taking the lead in the fourth quarter.
Ultimately, a 7-0 run in the final two minutes made the difference. Maxey initiated this decisive run with two free throws, before serving Kelly Oubre Jr. for a crucial 3-pointer. Joel Embiid, despite painful ribs, hit the dagger 3-pointer to seal the victory with 29.2 seconds remaining.
Maxey finished the game with 28 points (9/26 shooting, 5/12 from 3-point range), 11 assists, 5 steals and 4 rebounds. Embiid added 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Oubre Jr. contributed 21 points. This third consecutive victory improves the Sixers’ record to 33-26 and solidifies their sixth place in the East.
This performance confirms Maxey’s excellent season, as he averages 29.1 points, 6.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds with 37.5% shooting from 3-point range, placing him fifth in the NBA scoring rankings.
With a background in sports management, Nicolas Flamecourt covers NBA news with a particular passion for the North American league, which he has been following for several years. He also covers the NCAA, including news and scouting of future prospects, and regularly conducts interviews with French players as well as players competing in Europe.
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