This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers as Tyrese Maxey is Playing With Fire for Undefeated 76ers . Tyrese Maxey was a part of a losing season for the first time in his NBA career last year.

Tyrese Maxey’s second 40 piece of the season and 26 from VJ Edgecombe kept the Sixers atop of the Eastern Conference standings.

An 11-game slate in the NBA kicks off the first full week of games, and there are a ton of teams either playing a back-to-back or preparing for the front end of

Tyrese Maxey exploded for 43 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 136-124 victory over the Orlando Magic. Rookie VJ Edgecombe added 26 points,

The Sixers are figuring out in real time what they need to do to survive without Joel Embiid. It is an enormous revelation for a franchise suddenly boasting a a 3-0 record.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 in their home opening at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night, thanks to another outstanding performance from Tyrese Maxey.