Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers — Recap

📰Game Recap

Philadelphia, Pa. — The Philadelphia 76ers orchestrated a significant fourth-quarter comeback to secure a 114-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers. After an even first quarter saw both teams knotted at 25 points, Philadelphia gained momentum in the second, outscoring Indiana 37-27 to establish a 62-52 lead at halftime. Tyrese Maxey contributed early for the 76ers, while Pascal Siakam led the Pacers' offensive efforts.

The Pacers responded forcefully in the third quarter, dominating Philadelphia 36-13. Siakam, who finished with a game-high 26 points and 11 rebounds, powered Indiana's surge that saw them build an 88-75 advantage heading into the final period.

However, the 76ers regained control in the decisive fourth quarter, outscoring the Pacers 39-21. Maxey fueled Philadelphia's rally, concluding the game with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, including three 3-pointers. Anfernee Simons provided a crucial spark, adding 20 points with six 3-pointers. Joel Embiid recorded a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown also achieved a double-double, contributing 20 points and 10 rebounds. SportsFBI's pregame model had indicated an 83% probability of a Philadelphia victory.