Sixers Finally Click as Star Trio Shines in Win Over Mavericks
If you’re a Sixers fan, this one probably felt different in the best possible way. On Thursday night in Dallas, the Philadelphia 76ers took down the Mavericks 123–108, and while the win itself mattered, the bigger story was how it happened. For the first time in a long while, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George didn’t just play well individually — they actually looked like a fully connected unit.
It’s been talked about for over a year now: rhythm, continuity, chemistry. Those words have been repeated so often that they almost lost meaning. But against Dallas, it finally looked like that vision was being realized. The Sixers, now 18–14, earned their second straight win and their second victory over the Mavericks in just two weeks, and it came on the back of the best collective performance their three max-contract stars have delivered together.
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The night didn’t start perfectly. Philly once again stumbled out of the gate defensively, which has become an uncomfortable trend. But instead of letting it spiral, adjustments were made, and from there, the tone changed completely. The defense tightened up, the ball began moving with purpose, and the offense started to flow naturally.
Maxey and Embiid leaned into their devastating two-man game, creating easy looks not just for themselves but for teammates as well. When either of those two gets a clean, stress-free shot, good things tend to follow, and Dallas struggled to keep up once that rhythm was established. Meanwhile, Paul George made a clear shift in approach. Rather than settling for tough mid-range jumpers, he attacked downhill, putting pressure on the defense and finishing at the rim. That aggressiveness opened up the floor and added a dimension the Sixers have been craving all season.
What made this performance stand out wasn’t just the stat lines. It was the way the trio complemented each other. In previous games, it often felt like they were taking turns rather than working together. This time, roles were understood, decisions were quicker, and the game looked easier for everyone involved.
The supporting cast played its part too. VJ Edgecombe once again provided a steady two-way presence, showing maturity well beyond his years. Quentin Grimes delivered timely buckets and solid defense, reminding everyone why the trade that brought him to Philadelphia is aging so well. His impact was especially noticeable during a strong second quarter that helped swing the game firmly in the Sixers’ favor.
By the final buzzer, this win felt like more than just another mark in the standings. It felt like proof of concept. If Embiid, Maxey, and George continue to take the right shots, trust each other, and play with this level of cohesion, the Sixers’ ceiling suddenly looks much higher. And for a team searching for consistency, that might be the most encouraging takeaway of all.
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