Daily News | Sixers vs. Bulls takeaways: Tyrese Maxey back in a groove; Another opponent rains threes; P.J. Tucker absent again in the fourth quarter
But opposing standout guards have exploited the 76ers’ perimeter defense since his return. And P.J. Tucker isn’t closing out games.This marked the shooting guard’s fourth game back since being sidelined with a fractured left foot. And it was by far his best performance since his return, finishing with a team-high of 26 points while making 5 of 7 three-pointers. Maxey also had six assists, one steal, and a turnover in 36 minutes, 34 seconds.
“So it’s like they help, but you know playing against the real NBA players is extremely hard. So it’s just that, the [physicality], and the rhythm. That’s really it, I’m still trying to get it back.”Horrid perimeter defense “Zach, we kind of lost him in transition, and transition has been our Achilles’ heel a little bit this season,”
You wouldn’t have known that on Friday, as the Bulls made 58.8% of their threes. The Pelicans made 48.4% on Dec. 30.
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