Maxey scored 43 points for the Sixers, who again played without All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George among others.

LeBron James singles out Tyrese Maxey after the Philadelphia 76ers knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers at home.

In keeping with the upbeat mood, the 2024 All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year decided it was time he ask LeBron James for a special gift.

Tyrese Maxey: 43 pts, 15-26 FGA -Kelly Oubre Jr: 20 pts, 8 rebs -Ricky Council IV: 16 pts, 7 Rebs, 3-6 3PA -Lakers turn the ball over 22 times -Sixers

Tyrese Maxey kicked off the Sixers’ six-game homestand with a brilliant performance Tuesday night. He dropped 43 points and the Sixers notched a 118-104 win over the Lakers at Wells Fargo Center. With their third straight victory, the Sixers moved to 18-27. The Lakers fell to 26-19.

The Sixers routed LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night behind a dominant scoring outing from Tyrese Maxey.

Tyrese Maxey had a big night with 31 points and nine assists to lead Philadelphia, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and George had nine points before leaving with the injury. Reggie Jackson had 12 off the bench, Eric Gordon had 13, and Adem Bona had four and seven rebounds.

The Sixers hung with the Cavs all night, and eventually, were able to walk away with an upset 132-129 win. Tyrese Maxey (29) and Paul George (30) combined for 59 points on the night to lead Philadelphia to a win it needed badly to end a 7-game losing skid.