76ers Star Tyrese Maxey Hits Game-Winner, Scores 40 Points

Maxey's heroics help Philadelphia avoid upset by Sacramento Kings

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:07pm

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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey continued his MVP-caliber season, scoring 40 points and hitting the game-winning shot in the final seconds to lead the 76ers to a 113-111 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Maxey shot an impressive 66.7% from the field and 44.4% from 3-point range, marking the fifth time this season he has scored 40 or more points.

Why it matters

Maxey's performance further solidifies his case for NBA MVP consideration, as he has been a driving force behind the 76ers' success this season. At 26-21, the 76ers are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings, just two games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for the fifth seed.

The details

Maxey scored 40 points on 12-of-18 shooting, including 4-of-9 from 3-point range, in 41 minutes of action. His game-winning shot in the final seconds broke a 111-111 tie and handed the 76ers the victory, avoiding an upset by the lowly Kings. This was Maxey's fifth 40-point game of the season, with his previous high being 44 points in a double-overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks on November 30.

  • Maxey scored 40 points in the 76ers' 113-111 victory over the Kings on January 30, 2026.
  • Maxey previously scored 44 points in a double-overtime loss to the Hawks on November 30, 2025.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A 25-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who is having a career-best season, averaging 29.4 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 38.7% from 3-point range.

Philadelphia 76ers

An NBA team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 26-21 record.

Sacramento Kings

An NBA team based in Sacramento, California that was defeated by the 76ers in a close 113-111 game.

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The takeaway

Tyrese Maxey's dominant 40-point performance, including the game-winning shot, further solidifies his case as an NBA MVP candidate this season. The 76ers will continue to rely on Maxey's scoring prowess and clutch play as they look to climb the Eastern Conference standings and secure a favorable playoff position.