How Rockets' Loss to 76ers Played a Role in Tyrese Maxey's Most Improved Player Award

© Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports How Rockets' Loss to 76ers Played a Role in Tyrese Maxey's Most Improved Player Award Tyrese Maxey had one of his best games of the season against the Houston Rockets, which played a role into him winning Most Improved Player of the year over Alperen Şengün. Author: Coty M. Davis Apr 24, 2024 In this story: Houston Rockets Philadelphia 76ers Alperen Sengun Tyrese Maxey HOUSTON — Houston Rockets ' Alperen Şengün finished third for Most Improved Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey took home the award, while Chicago Bulls' Coby White finished second. Şengün was deserving of the honor. However, Maxey became a front-runner for