Maxey Breaks Iverson’s 3-Point Record in Heat Vs 76ers; Sixers Win 124-117

Tyrese Maxey passed Allen Iverson to become the Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise leader in career 3-pointers during the heat vs 76ers matchup, a game the Sixers won 124-117 on Feb. 26, 2026. The milestone—Maxey’s 886th career 3-pointer—arrived quickly and underscored his central role in a team that sits 32-26.

Tyrese Maxey reaches 886th 3-pointer in Thursday night win

Maxey, 25 and in his sixth NBA season, entered the game four 3-pointers shy of Allen Iverson’s franchise mark and needed just one quarter to break it, hitting what stood as his 886th career 3-pointer. He finished the game with 28 points on 9-of-26 shooting, drilling 5-of-12 from long range, and added 11 assists, 5 steals and 4 rebounds in the 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.

Heat Vs 76ers: Box score impact and league standing

The win moved Philadelphia to 32-26 overall. Maxey entered Thursday ranked fifth in the league in scoring, carrying season averages of 29. 1 points, 6. 7 assists and 4. 1 rebounds while shooting 37. 5% from beyond the arc. He also ranks among the top 10 in both 3-pointers made and 3-point field-goal attempts this season, statistical positions that help explain his rapid climb past Iverson on the franchise list.

Roster context: Embiid, George and a rookie bright spot

The Sixers’ season has been uneven despite Maxey’s production; group results have landed them at an even. 500 over their last 10 games. Joel Embiid has appeared in 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; Philadelphia has gone 6-5 in his absence.

Rookie V. J. Edgecombe has been cited as a bright spot for the club, contributing to the team’s depth while key veterans have missed time or been unavailable.

How Maxey’s shooting changed the game

Maxey’s quick strike from deep altered the tone early; the record-breaking 3-pointer came in a short span and forced the Heat to adjust defensive attention. His 5-of-12 performance from long range and his 11 assists combined scoring and playmaking that directly translated into the 124-117 margin.

What makes this notable is how Maxey’s individual efficiency and volume from distance have translated to tangible team results even as Philadelphia navigates absences and inconsistency elsewhere on the roster.

Stat lines and consequences for the Sixers’ season

Beyond the milestone, there are clear cause-and-effect elements in the club’s trajectory: Maxey’s high scoring and 3-point volume have helped sustain the Sixers’ record at 32-26, while Paul George’s 25-game suspension has contributed to the team going 6-5 without him. George’s season averages—16 points, 5. 1 rebounds and 3. 7 assists, with 38. 2% shooting from 3—underscore the production Philadelphia is missing when he is unavailable.

The immediate consequence of Maxey’s emergence is both symbolic and practical: he now tops the franchise in career 3-pointers and remains a primary offensive catalyst, and the Sixers must balance that firepower with the ongoing management of minutes, injuries and roster availability as they pursue the rest of the season.