The Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey and Patrick Beverley are expected to play when they host the Utah Jazz on Saturday.
The usually dominating 76ers were outclassed 128-92 by the New York Knicks on Friday. Philadelphia will look for a bounce-back game against Utah.
After James Harden was traded to the LA Clippers in the beginning of the season, a lot of questions were raised as to if Philly could be a contender in the East.
There was also confusion about who would replace Harden’s production as a playmaker.
Maxey has excelled as the starting point guard for the 76ers this season, averaging 25.9 points, 6.4 assist and 3.7 rebounds.
He is well on his way to being voted an All-Star, and deservedly so.
Maxey is crucial to Philly’s championship hopes and should be great Saturday as well for the team to comeback from a tough loss against the Knicks.
Patrick Beverley signed a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the 76ers in the offseason.
His primary role is to come off the bench and provide defensive versatility.
Beverley has been crucial in the Philadelphia 76ers (111.5) ranking fourth in team defensive rating.
In 32 games this season, he averaged 5.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
While Tyrese Maxey and Beverley are expected to suit up against the Jazz, the Philadelphia 76ers aren’t without injury concerns.
Tobias Harris exited Friday’s game with a sore left ankle and didn’t return.
He is currently listed as day-to-day.
Harris played only 24 minutes for five points, four assists and three rebounds.
