Heat Vs 76ers: Maxey Breaks Allen Iverson's 3-Point Record in 124-117 Win
Tyrese Maxey broke the 76ers' franchise 3-point record in a Thursday night 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat — a defining moment in the latest heat vs 76ers matchup that included a historic first quarter and a late sequence that sealed the outcome.
heat vs 76ers: How the milestone unfolded
One recap noted that Maxey entered the game with 882 career 3-pointers and broke Allen Iverson's franchise mark with 1: 38 left in the first quarter, making all five of his 3s in that period and scoring 20 points in the opening frame. Another account stated he set the mark with his 886th career 3-pointer, and a team post on February 27, 2026 highlighted the milestone. The 25-year-old finished the night with five 3-pointers and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 win over Miami.
Maxey's full stat line and notable first-quarter burst
Maxey scored 28 points and handed out 11 assists in the game. He finished 9-of-26 from the floor and 5-of-12 from deep, and one account added that he also recorded 5 steals and 4 rebounds alongside those totals. The five made 3s in the first quarter were a career high for a period, and one recap said Maxey has 887 career 3-pointers midway through his sixth season while Allen Iverson spent his first 10 seasons and parts of two more with the franchise.
Key contributors for both teams
Joel Embiid finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds for the 76ers, while Kelly Oubre scored 21 points. For Miami, Bam Adebayo had 29 points and 14 rebounds and Tyler Herro scored 25 points. The Heat failed to score after Herro's 3 gave them their first lead with 2: 44 remaining, a moment that preceded the game's decisive finishing sequence.
Game flow: lead, rally and closing sequence
Philadelphia led 73-57 at halftime but blew a 16-point halftime lead before Miami rallied to tie the game late in the third quarter. The margin remained within single digits for the rest of the contest. Miami took its first lead on a Herro 3 with 2: 44 left, then did not score again. Maxey hit two free throws and then found Kelly Oubre for a 3 to push Philadelphia back ahead 121-117, and Embiid extended the lead with a 3 with 29. 2 seconds remaining to help close out the 124-117 victory.
Team context, rotations and season notes
The 76ers have won three straight after dropping their previous four. One account noted that Philadelphia sits 32-26 and has gone. 500 over its last 10 games. The roster has seen absences: Joel Embiid has played 32 games this season, averaging 26. 6 points, 7. 4 rebounds, 3. 9 assists and 1. 1 blocks, while 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 went 6-5 in George's absence. A rookie named V. J. Edgecombe was cited as a bright spot for the 76ers in one writeup.
What the record means and immediate takeaways
The milestone establishes Maxey as the franchise leader in made 3-pointers and underscores his scoring surge — one account listed him fifth in the league in scoring at 29. 1 points per game, with averages of 6. 7 assists and 4. 1 rebounds and a 37. 5% 3-point percentage. He also ranks in the top 10 this season in 3-pointers made and 3-point attempts. Philadelphia's win featured a mix of dominant early offense, a midgame comeback by Miami, and a late push led by Maxey and Embiid to secure the result.
Details in accounts vary on the exact career 3-point totals tied to the record, and those figures appear inconsistent across recaps; the divergent numbers are unclear in the provided context.
