In keeping with the upbeat mood, the 2024 All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year decided it was time he ask LeBron James for a special gift.

The challenge would once again be a big one for Philadelphia as it was missing Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, and others against a talented Lakers squad. Instead of backing down,

Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers used a dominant second quarter to power a 118-104 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to three games.