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The Sixers’ season is over, and they need a mental reset

April 13, 2025

Mar 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) is helped by teammates and staff after falling hard to the floor during the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia's human ray of sunshine, has been a snapshot of how quickly things have turned for the Sixers this year. Before being shut down due to injury, Maxey was open about the mental burden of navigating this lost season, often taking the floor as the lone star without the big-name vets to help him. As the team's hole grew deeper, smiles and celebrations faded into scowls and complaints.
Maxey summed up the Sixers' season on Sunday afternoon in a sentence, using just eight words to tell a much deeper story.
"I think we all need a mental break," Maxey admitted during his exit interview.
This was the clear theme among the notable veterans who spoke before Philadelphia's seas...

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