Heat Vs 76ers: Tyrese Maxey Passes Allen Iverson in 124-117 Win (heat vs 76ers)
Tyrese Maxey passed Allen Iverson to become the franchise leader in 3-point field goals during the Heat vs 76ers matchup. The record came in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over Miami, a game dated Feb. 26, 2026.
Maxey breaks franchise mark
Maxey's milestone was the 886th career 3-pointer of his NBA tenure. At 25 years old and after six seasons in the league, he entered the game four threes away from Allen Iverson's mark and needed just one quarter to set the record. A team post the next day emphasized the history by declaring Maxey the franchise leader in 3-point field goals on February 27, 2026.
Box score and contributions
He finished the 124-117 Sixers win with 28 points on 9-of-26 shooting, including 5-of-12 from deep, plus 11 assists, 5 steals and 4 rebounds. The scoring night came as Maxey remained among the league's top scorers.
Season-long numbers and rank
Maxey entered the contest 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 context and record
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 amid an uneven stretch.
Injuries and suspension status
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 appeared 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.
Heat Vs 76ers significance
The Feb. 26, 2026 matchup carried added significance beyond the final 124-117 score because Maxey converted a long-running personal chase into franchise history. The combination of his game performance and season-long scoring rank reinforced his role as a primary offensive catalyst for the team.
Maxey's 886th 3-pointer, his age of 25, his six NBA seasons, the 124-117 final score, the one-quarter timing of the record, his 9-of-26 shooting line (5-of-12 from deep), 28 points, 11 assists, 5 steals and 4 rebounds, his league rank of fifth in scoring with 29. 1 points, 6. 7 assists and 4. 1 rebounds while shooting 37. 5% from deep, the 76ers' 32-26 mark and. 500 run over 10 games, V. J. Edgecombe's status as a bright spot, Embiid's 32 games and averages of 26. 6 points, 7. 4 rebounds, 3. 9 assists and 1. 1 blocks, and Paul George's 27 games played with a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy — plus the team's 6-5 record in his absence and his averages of 16 points, 5. 1 rebounds and 3. 7 assists on 38. 2% 3-point shooting — are all part of the record-setting sequence and the team's current situation.
Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over Miami and Maxey's elevation past Allen Iverson close a notable chapter in the franchise's 3-point history while leaving roster availability and consistency as ongoing factors for the 76ers.
