Kelly Oubre Jr. and the Philadelphia 76ers make a statement about who they really are after a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Sacramento Kings 117-104 for their fourth straight victory. Maxey had his 12th consecutive game with 25 or more points and added eight assists.

Kelly Oubre Jr. was magnificent in the Sixers' upset win over the Cavaliers on Friday night. 22 points 8-16 FG 13 rebounds (7 offensive) 3 assists 3 steals Team-high +13 A bunch of steals, offensive rebounds and an early and-one from Oubre's stellar showing: pic.twitter.com/1Shx1eRXp6

Highlights of Kelly Oubre Jr.'s And One at 10:47 in 4th Quarter of 76ers at Bulls on 01/25/2025

Philadelphia could send Oubre to Charlotte, where he played before joining the Sixers. Oubre and Eric Gordon, who has an expiring contract could work for someone like Cody Martin, a solid shooter ...

Sacramento lost, 117-104, at the Wells Fargo Center, against a 76ers team missing former MVP Joel Embiid and All-Star Paul George, and that was also playing on the back end of a back-to-back.

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Tyrese Maxey singles out Kelly Oubre Jr. for his work on the floor to help the Philadelphia 76ers succeed and move forward.

Eric Gordon has returned to form as well, and Ricky Council had a productive game in Delaware then was back for a strong outing against the Lakers.

Doug Christie has injected the team and community with an energy and excited in a way only a former Kings great could do, writes columnist LeBron Hill.