The Sixers’ turnaround would not be possible without reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week Tyrese Maxey, who has stepped up time and time again -- especially in clutch moments. Writer John Schuhmann notes Maxey’s brilliance in five consecutive clutch wins between Dec. 16 and Dec. 28:

Yabusele had 11 of his 16 points in the second quarter as Philadelphia was able to pull away from the Blazers. The Dancing Bear has been terrific for the Sixers in his return to the NBA and he has the respect of his teammates for everything he does on the floor.

Guerschon Yabusele believed he had two choices as he received the ball in transition, and realized Portland’s Deni Avdija would jump to challenge any attempt at the rim. Go for a dunk, or get blocked.

Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Nurse spoke on Yabusele's contributions in the Sixers' win over the Trail Blazers on Monday night.Guerschon Yabusele (and Andre Drummond) on his poster dunk, big night orig