Tyrese Maxey reacts to making Sixers history, passing Allen Iverson

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers were able to earn a much-needed 124-117 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday as they tied up the 3-game season series at 1-1 in the race for the No. 6 seed in the East. The Sixers were able to lean on their All-Star starter in order to get the job done and earn a big win at home.

Maxey finished with 28 points and 11 assists on the night while also making some franchise history. He knocked down five 3s in the first quarter--the fourth one gave him 886 in his career. That number passed the great Allen Iverson for the most 3-pointers in franchise history.

"Yeah, man, that's a blessing, honestly," Maxey said. "I'm just happy, man. I'm blessed. I think God for the opportunity. I think God for the Sixers organization for drafting me, trusting me, believing in me, thankful to both my coaches, Doc (Rivers) and (Nick) Nurse. They saw a lot of confidence in me."

Maxey also made sure to give some love to his teammates both current and former.

"Lastly my teammates, man, everybody. I gave a shout to Tobias (Harris) earlier. In my rookie year, he told me I was a great shooter even though I wasn't shooting as well as I wanted to. He said I was a shooter. And then lastly, Joel (Embiid), man. He been on me by shooting 10 3s a game since probably my second or third year. I appreciate that."

Iverson, of course, means a lot to this franchise and this city. The fact that Maxey was able to pass him in the same jerseys that Iverson wore to win his MVP award and lead the Sixers to the finals is truly special. Throw in the fact that he did it at home and it means the world to Maxey.

"Once I heard about it (the record), I wanted to do that at the crib," Maxey finished. "The fans are a big part of my success. I'm very thankful to all the fans in Philadelphia. We have a special connection, and then to wear these jerseys, that's fun. AI is somebody who we've all looked up to, who I looked up to, being a small guard, and to be able to pass him in anything in basketball, that's cool, and to have my name next to his is a blessing."

Maxey and the Sixers will be back on the road on Sunday when they take on the Boston Celtics.

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