Maxi: The fans shouted MVP and I missed a free throw. I don’t know how Embiid responded.

Basketball     2:26pm, 28 October 2025

The 76ers defeated the Magic 136-124. After the game, 76ers player Maxi was interviewed by the media.

Maxey revealed that the reason he missed a free throw was because he was caught off guard by the cheers of the "MVP" on the scene: "I told Embiid, 'I don't know how you did it (protect the ball amidst such cheers). ’”

Maxi played 41 minutes and 30 seconds, making 15 of 32 shots (4 of 11 three-pointers), 9 of 10 free throws, 43 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 steal, with only 1 turnover, and a plus-minus value of +14.