Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and made two crucial plays in the final minute, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied afterward Joel Embiid was ejected to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Monday night.

Embiid was ejected by referee Jenna Schroeder with 2:59 left in the second quarter. The seven-time All-Star received the first technical for arguing with Schroeder and received another technical – and ejection – from Schroeder before more playing time had elapsed. Embiid was close to Schroeder, but it was not clear from replays whether he had made contact with the referee.

Wembanyama had 26 points, nine rebounds and eight blocks.

Maxey added 10 rebounds and eight assists and Paul George contributed 19 points for Philadelphia.

San Antonio took the lead 103-102 on Chris Paul’s baseline jumper with 1:20 to play.

Maxey took the lead from there, first stealing the ball, scoring a left-handed dunk and completing the three-point play after being fouled by Julian Champagnie, giving Philadelphia a 104-103 lead with 59 seconds left.

He then fired a three-pointer from the top of the key with 29 seconds left.

Takeaways

76er: Before the game, Nurse was excited to see what the 76ers could accomplish with the Big Three in the lineup. Unfortunately he has to wait another day.

Spurs: Wembanyama did not disappoint the fans who came to the match against Embiid, shooting 9 of 19 shots, including 6 of 13 on three-pointers.

Key moment

With 8:13 left, Schroeder ejected Philadelphia’s Andre Drummond for a flagrant foul on Wembanyama. However, after a video review, officials lifted the exclusion.

Next

Embiid, George and Maxey have started five games together. The 76ers are 3-2.

Both teams will play on Christmas. The Spurs are at the Knicks and the 76ers are visiting Boston.