Maxey’s 39 points lift 76ers over Clippers

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points and Andre Drummond added 14 points and 18 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-108 on Monday.

Quentin Grimes contributed 19 points while VJ Edgecombe added 14. Paul George, making his season debut after recovering from a knee injury, scored nine points on 2-of-9 shooting in 21 minutes.

James Harden led the Clippers with 28 points but struggled late, missing two contested 3-pointers in the final seconds. Ivica Zubac had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and rookie Kobe Sanders posted a career-high 17 points in his first start.

Philadelphia overcame an early deficit, trailing by 10 entering the fourth quarter. Maxey’s 3-pointer and three-point play, combined with Grimes’ and Drummond’s baskets, put the Sixers ahead for the first time since 5-4. The Clippers’ late foul challenge was overturned, sealing Philadelphia’s comeback win.

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