Heat Vs 76ers: Tyrese Maxey Breaks Franchise 3-Point Record in 124-117 Win

In the heat vs 76ers matchup on Feb. 26, 2026, Tyrese Maxey passed Allen Iverson as the Philadelphia 76ers' franchise leader in 3-point field goals. The milestone arrived during a 124-117 Sixers victory over the Miami Heat and highlighted Maxey's prolific scoring this season.

Heat Vs 76ers: Maxey needed only one quarter to break Allen Iverson's mark

Maxey, 25 years old and entering his sixth NBA season, entered the game four 3-pointers shy of Allen Iverson's franchise record. He hit his 886th career 3-pointer to move past Iverson, doing so within a single quarter of the matchup on Thursday night, Feb. 26, 2026.

Stat line from the 124-117 76ers win

The box score reflected a full game for Maxey: he finished with 28 points on 9-of-26 shooting, including 5-of-12 from deep, and added 11 assists, 5 steals and 4 rebounds in the 124-117 result. The 124-117 final underscores the offensive output that accompanied the record-breaking moment.

Where Maxey stands this season statistically

Heading into Thursday, Maxey 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 sits among the top 10 in the NBA this season in total 3-pointers and 3-point field-goal attempts, a string of numbers that helps explain both the record and his central role in the team's offense.

Team context: 76ers record, roster availability and contributions

The 76ers are 32-26 on the season and have gone. 500 in their last 10 games. Rookie V. J. Edgecombe has been described as a bright spot for the club. Joel Embiid has played 32 games, averaging 26. 6 points, 7. 4 rebounds, 3. 9 assists and 1. 1 blocks.

Paul George's absence and its impact

Paul George has appeared in 27 games this season and is currently serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. In George's absence the team has gone 6-5. George, when available, has averaged 16 points, 5. 1 rebounds and 3. 7 assists while shooting 38. 2% from 3-point range.

Maxey's record, the individual box score from the 124-117 victory over the Heat, and the broader roster picture — including Embiid's production, George's suspension, and the emergence of V. J. Edgecombe — create a snapshot of the 76ers as they head deeper into the season after the Heat Vs 76ers matchup on Feb. 26, 2026.