Heat Vs 76ers: 76ers 124-117 Heat (Feb 26, 2026) Game Recap — heat vs 76ers
In the heat vs 76ers matchup on Thursday night, Tyrese Maxey passed Allen Iverson to become the franchise leader in 3-point field goals. The mark came early in Philadelphia's 124-117 win over Miami and was celebrated by the team the next day, February 27, 2026.
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Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's franchise record when he hit his 886th career 3-pointer against the Miami Heat. At 25 years old and after six seasons in the NBA, Maxey entered the game four threes away from the record and needed just one quarter to set it. A team post summed it up: "Tyrese Maxey is now the franchise leader in 3-Point Field Goals. "
Maxey breaks Iverson record
Maxey finished the game with 28 points on 9-of-26 shooting (5-of-12 from deep), along with 11 assists, 5 steals and 4 rebounds. The 124-117 final gave Philadelphia the victory over Miami and provided the moment that elevated Maxey past Allen Iverson on the franchise 3-point list.
Game stats and shooting
The performance was part of a season in which Maxey 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.
Team standings and injuries
The 76ers are 32-26 and have gone. 500 in their last 10 games. Rookie V. J. Edgecombe has been noted as a bright spot for the team, even as Joel Embiid and Paul George have been in and out of the lineup.
Suspension and George's absence
Joel Embiid has played 32 games this season, 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 76ers have gone 6-5 in George's absence; George has averaged 16 points, 5. 1 rebounds and 3. 7 assists on 38. 2% shooting from 3-point range.
Philadelphia's record-setting night for Maxey — the 886th 3-pointer and franchise milestone — came in a 124-117 win over Miami, and the team posted recognition of the achievement the following day on February 27, 2026.
