"Harden was a curse": Sixers fans are on cloud nine as Tyrese Maxey leads them to 8th straight win

The Philadelphia 76ers have won their eighth straight game, thanks to the duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Embiid added 37 points, while Maxey exploded for 50, proving he has what it takes to become a top star in the NBA in the near future.

James Harden has been catching strays considering Maxey's impeccable recent performances. Many fans feel that Harden's departure from Philly did the team wonders, especially Maxey. Here's what some of them had to say on X:

"Harden was a curse."

"Harden is 0-4 with the Clippers."

"Harden leaving is the reason they’re doing this."

"Maxey gonna be All-NBA."

"Harden after he finds out that he was the problem and that he wasn’t the system."

"Maxey >>>>>> Harden."

"Tyrese>harden not close either."

"Sixers won the trade."

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Can Tyrese Maxey get his first All-Star nod this season?

Indiana Pacers v Philadelphia 76ers

Tyrese Maxey has burst onto the scene and has become the Philadelphia 76ers' second star. In his first three seasons, Maxey showed flashes of his potential. He now seems to have taken his game to a whole new level, and there's a possibility the 23-year-old could make his first All-Star appearance this season.

Maxey is averaging 25.9 points, 7.5 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. His numbers have helped Joel Embiid and the Sixers notch an 8-1 record, putting the team on top of the East. Maxey recently exploded for 50 points against the Indiana Pacers, rallying Philly to a 137-126 victory.

His explosiveness on offense and reliability on defense make him the perfect guard for the Sixers.

While many expected Philly to decline following James Harden's departure, the early signs suggest they are coping well with Maxey and Embiid leading the charge.