2025-26 Season
TYRESE MAXEY
2025-26 Season
TYRESE MAXEY
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 14 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 245 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
An absolute offensive supernova defined this opening stretch, as Tyrese Maxey shouldered an astronomical scoring burden with blistering downhill speed. Look at his 11/20 vs MIL performance, where he dropped 54 points and generated a staggering +31.6 impact score by relentlessly attacking drop coverage in the pick-and-roll. Yet, sheer volume sometimes came with steep hidden costs. During the 11/05 vs CLE matchup, he poured in 27 points but still posted a -2.6 impact score because a slew of costly turnovers completely offset his perimeter scoring. Conversely, he learned how to salvage brutal offensive outings through sheer grit and floor vision. On 11/11 vs BOS, he shot a miserable 5-for-17 from the floor on his way to just 21 points, but he still registered a +6.8 impact score by leaning on elite playmaking and relentless hustle to elevate his teammates. Even when his shot selection faltered, his aggressive rim pressure kept opposing defenses in a constant state of panic.
A blistering hot streak of downhill attacks defined this stretch of the season for Tyrese Maxey, though his relentless aggression occasionally bled into sheer stubbornness. When his jumper abandoned him, his refusal to stop shooting actively harmed the team, as seen on 12/26 vs CHI. Despite scoring 27 points, his massive, inefficient shot diet forced the issue offensively and dragged his impact score down to a negative -1.8. Yet, Maxey also found ways to salvage rough offensive outings by leaning heavily into his motor. During the 01/16 vs CLE matchup, despite scoring just 22 points on a dreadful 9-for-23 from the floor, he still registered a stellar +11.4 impact. Elite defensive pressure and relentless hustle completely overshadowed his shooting struggles, creating immense non-scoring value. When his shot actually fell, however, he was utterly unguardable. On 12/30 vs MEM, he paired 34 points with 12 assists, generating a spectacular +16.6 impact by constantly compromising the defensive shell to create high-value looks.
This stretch was defined by a massive, often taxing offensive burden where Tyrese Maxey's relentless downhill speed collided with erratic perimeter efficiency. When his jumper fell, he was virtually unguardable. He erupted for 40 points on 01/29 vs SAC, posting a staggering +19.2 impact score driven by lethal pull-up shooting and elite burst. Yet, that same aggressive mindset occasionally backfired, most notably on 02/09 vs POR. Despite dropping 30 points in that contest, a brutal stretch of forced, heavily contested perimeter shots dragged him down to a -6.2 impact score. Conversely, on 02/03 vs GSW, aggressive trapping schemes held him to a mere 14 points. He still ground out a positive +2.2 impact score in that matchup by generating a massive +6.0 hustle rating to keep the offense moving. He is carrying the scoring load through sheer force of will, though his reliance on difficult volume remains a dangerous tightrope.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Maxey posts positive impact in 96% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~8 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 61% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Maxey consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Performance has dropped off. First-half impact: +22.2, second-half: +16.7. Worth watching whether it's fatigue, injury, or opponents adjusting.
Hot right now — 4 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 25 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 63 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
71 games played
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