Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, Paul George had nine points and seven rebounds in his season debut, and the 76ers rallied for a 110-108 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers Monday

The Sixers guard, a noted dog lover, ran a pair of pups through the agility course at this weekend’s show in Oaks.

Tyrese Maxey has been one of the biggest breakout stars early in the NBA season for the fun-to-watch Philadelphia 76ers alongside rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain receives advice from star guard Tyrese Maxey amid a slow start to his return.

Many fantasy managers had high hopes for Maxey before the season began, and he's lived up to the hype thus far.

Seeing the way Walsh defended Maxey prior to clutch time gave them all the evidence they needed to keep that matchup a priority. After the game, Walsh acknowledged an emphasis of understanding player tendencies and figuring out how to place a scorer of Maxey’s caliber in uncomfortable situations.

The game was full of disappointments, as Maxey and VJ Edgecombe struggled with their shooting, Kelly Oubre Jr. left after three minutes with a knee hyperextension and, most importantly, the Sixers lost despite the Pistons resting Cade Cunningham and many of their other top players.

Tyrese Maxey gives his assessment of Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe amid a tough stretch on the floor.