Following a 119-109 loss against the Miami Heat, the Philadelphia 76ers are closing out their road trip on Wednesday, April 1, with a matchup against the Washington Wizards.
Once again, the veteran guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to play. The two-time All-Star recently returned to the court after missing multiple weeks of action due to a hand injury.
Maxey’s return to the Sixers was earlier than expected. While the team didn’t indicate he was on pace to play at all before this week, Maxey was active against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, March 28.
Without any setbacks or complications, Maxey was on the court for Monday’s action as well. He is available for the third-straight game against the Wizards on Wednesday, too.
How Is Tyrese Maxey Feeling After Returning?
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 3: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 3, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
When Maxey caught up with reporters on Monday, he offered an update.
“I feel pretty good,” Maxey said, via Sixers Wire. “I gotta get out of here, get some treatment. It’s playoff time. So it doesn’t really matter how I feel. I just gotta push through and fight.”
In his first game back, Maxey faced the Charlotte Hornets for 43 minutes. He shot 10-18 from the field, scoring 26 points. Maxey also produced nine assists and came down with seven rebounds.
The Sixers defeated the Hornets 118-114.
In the follow-up outing against the Heat, Maxey checked in for 43 minutes. He shot 7-20 from the field to score 23 points. In addition, Maxey dished out nine assists and came down with seven rebounds.
The Sixers lost to the Heat, dropping to 41-34 on the year.
The Sixers Are Fighting For The NBA Playoffs
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 26: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles and points as he becomes the franchise leader in three point baskets made during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at Xfinity Mobile Arena on February 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
Heading into a 7 PM ET tip with the Wizards, the Sixers are seventh in the Eastern Conference. They are 1.0 games behind the Toronto Raptors and have a 1.0 lead over the Orlando Magic.
With a chance at grabbing the sixth seed, avoiding the Play-In Tournament, Maxey isn’t interested in using this time for extended rest.
“We ain’t got no choice. We got seven games left. We gotta go try to win them all,” he told reporters.
“That’s the biggest thing. That’s where weâre at right now. Trying to figure out how to win games and keep winning them, man. Itâs gonna be tough. Not any games going to be easy. Got to go into Washington, take a game, and go home. I think two home games. So, try to win two games at home, protect the house, and then get back on the road, and finish out the season.”
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