At no point in the budding career of Tyrese Maxey has he been more consistent, and proof of that came on Saturday night when Maxey scored a game high 31 points in a 109-97 win over the Chicago Bulls. It was Philadelphia's second straight victory, and Maxey's tenth consecutive game with at least 25 points.

Joel Embiid, a 7-time All-Star, has played in only 13 games on the season due to a variety of ailments and is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds along with 3.8 assists per night. The latest All-Star voting reveals Maxey No. 6 in Eastern Conference backcourt voting while Embiid is No. 9 in frontcourt voting.

Throughout his power rankings, writer Law Murray revisits each team's preseason win total over/under figures and compares them to the team's current trajectory near the midway point of the regular season. It is jarring to recall the Sixers' win total being placed at 50.5.

The Philadelphia 76ers played without their All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night

Maxey, who has continued to take on a leadership role in Philadelphia, has had to battle through his first real losing experience in the NBA. The Sixers have not had these types of struggles in his first four seasons in the league and he has had to adjust to the losing while also being a leader for this Sixers team amid the injuries.

In the second half, the Sixers showed signs of the team they were supposed to be without Joel Embiid. But their dreadful first half sunk them to 15-24.

Continues to roll in win

Chicago comes into a matchup against Philadelphia as losers of four home games in a row. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.

Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.

Tyrese Maxey had a big night with 31 points and nine assists to lead Philadelphia, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and George had nine points before leaving with the injury. Reggie Jackson had 12 off the bench, Eric Gordon had 13, and Adem Bona had four and seven rebounds.

Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.