WATCH: Anthony Edwards praises Tyrese Maxey after getting posterized in 135-108 Sixers win

Tyrese Maxey has been one of the most electric players in basketball this season, and Anthony Edwards is well aware of it.

During Sunday night’s Sixers-Timberwolves matchup, Maxey delivered yet another signature moment. On a fast break, he exploded toward the rim with only Edwards standing in his way. What happened next can only be described as a murder on live television.

Maxey posterizes Anthony Edwards

MAXEY POSTER OVER ANT 🤯

FLEXED ON HIM TOO 🍿 pic.twitter.com/bO21TAc02d

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 23, 2026

The 76ers went on to win 135-108, improving to 31-26 on the season. Following the contest, Edwards was asked about Tyrese and his development.

Anthony Edwards on Tyrese Maxey and getting dunked on

“He’s incredible man, he already know he’s one of my favorite players to watch in the league. He dunked on me today too, I don’t really like that(laughs)… I didn’t know he was going downhill, I just ended up turning my… pic.twitter.com/GbOlgtciHA

— Andrew Dukowitz (@adukeMN) February 23, 2026

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Edwards obviously wasn’t a fan of Maxey dunking on him, but hey, that’s the game.

The Sixers are back at it again tomorrow night as the travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers at 7PM.