That said, when asked about the situation, Tyrese Maxey threw everyone for a loop with a comical response to a question about how the game was officiated. "Amazing, great game, it was lit," Maxey said.

Joel Embiid lost his cool and was ejected. Andre Drummond had his ejection rescinded only to miss the second half with a left big toe contusion. And their 76ers held on to get a much-needed victory over a team with a winning record.

Tyrese Maxey racked up 32 points that included eight in a rousing run over the final two and a half minutes as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers held off the visiting San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Monday in a gritty clash.