Heat Vs 76ers — heat vs 76ers: 76ers 124-117 Heat (Feb 26, 2026) Game Recap
In a Thursday night matchup labeled heat vs 76ers, Tyrese Maxey passed Allen Iverson to become the Philadelphia 76ers' franchise leader in 3-point field goals. Maxey, 25 and in his sixth NBA season, broke the mark with his 886th career 3-pointer and finished with a full stat line in the 124-117 Sixers win.
Heat Vs 76ers: Record-setting night
It did not take long for Maxey to break the record. Entering the game four 3-pointers shy of Allen Iverson's total, Maxey needed just one quarter to set the new franchise mark with his 886th career 3-pointer. A post from the Philadelphia 76ers on February 27, 2026 read: "HISTORY. Tyrese Maxey is now the franchise leader in 3-Point Field Goals. "
Maxey's stat line and role
Maxey finished the game with 28 points on 9-of-26 shooting, including 5-of-12 from deep, along with 11 assists, 5 steals and 4 rebounds. He entered Thursday ranked fifth in the league in scoring, averaging 29. 1 points, 6. 7 assists and 4. 1 rebounds while shooting 37. 5% from behind the arc. He also ranks in the top 10 this season in 3-pointers and 3-point field-goal attempts.
Franchise history and reaction
The milestone moved Maxey past Allen Iverson on the franchise list. The team post celebrating the milestone used the word "HISTORY" and declared Maxey the franchise leader in 3-point field goals. That reaction followed a night in which Maxey needed only one quarter to eclipse the previous mark, a rapid climb from being four triples short at the game's start.
76ers roster availability and stats
The 76ers continue to manage availability issues around Joel Embiid and Paul George. Embiid has played 32 games this season and is averaging 26. 6 points, 7. 4 rebounds, 3. 9 assists and 1. 1 blocks. Paul George has played in 27 games and is currently serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy; the team has gone 6-5 in George's absence. George has averaged 16 points, 5. 1 rebounds and 3. 7 assists while shooting 38. 2% from 3-point range.
Team record and recent form
The 76ers are 32-26 on the season and have gone. 500 in their last 10 games. Rookie V. J. Edgecombe has been noted as a bright spot for the club while Philadelphia has navigated injuries and absences for key players.
Maxey's achievement punctuated a 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat and added an individual milestone to a team still aiming to stabilize its roster and results across the remainder of the season.
