Tyrese Maxey Ruled Out for 76ers vs. Pistons

Philadelphia star guard to miss third straight game with finger injury

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:06pm

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Detroit Pistons due to a right finger tendon sprain. This will be the third consecutive game Maxey has missed since sustaining the injury.

Why it matters

Maxey is a key contributor for the 76ers, averaging over 20 points per game this season. His absence will make it more difficult for Philadelphia to defeat the Pistons, who have already won the first two matchups between the teams this year.

The details

Maxey suffered the finger injury in a recent game and has not played in the 76ers' last two contests. The team has not provided a timeline for his return, but he will sit out Thursday's game in Detroit as he continues to recover.

  • Maxey has missed the 76ers' last two games due to the finger injury.
  • Thursday's game against the Pistons will be the third straight game Maxey has missed.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A 21-year-old guard who is a key contributor for the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging over 20 points per game this season.

Detroit Pistons

The 76ers' opponent on Thursday night, who have already defeated Philadelphia twice this season.

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What’s next

The 76ers will provide an update on Maxey's status and timeline for return after Thursday's game against the Pistons.

The takeaway

Maxey's absence is a significant loss for the 76ers, who will need to find a way to defeat the Pistons without their star guard in order to avoid falling behind in the Eastern Conference standings.