76ers
PacersThe Philadelphia 76ers came back to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on Wednesday, October 28, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. They trailed by 13 after three quarters.
The 76ers led 62-52 at halftime. The Pacers still led 88-75 after three quarters, but the 76ers won the fourth quarter 39-21.
Top performers
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 27 points on 8-of-18 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds. Joel Embiid added 21 points and 11 rebounds. For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam had 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting, with 11 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard added 18 points and 14 assists.
Double-doubles: Pascal Siakam (26 points and 11 rebounds); Joel Embiid (21 points and 11 rebounds); Jaylen Brown (20 points and 10 rebounds); Andrew Nembhard (18 points and 14 assists); LeBron James (13 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists).
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI): 27 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 8-18 FG, 36 MIN
- Pascal Siakam (IND): 26 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST, 11-17 FG, 34 MIN
- Joel Embiid (PHI): 21 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST, 9-17 FG, 39 MIN
- Jaylen Brown (PHI): 20 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST, 7-13 FG, 34 MIN
- Anfernee Simons (PHI): 20 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 7-11 FG, 27 MIN
- Andrew Nembhard (IND): 18 PTS, 3 REB, 14 AST, 5-16 FG, 35 MIN
Context
The 76ers improved to 4-1, while the Pacers fell to 2-3, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the 76ers host the Raptors on Thursday, Nov 12; the Pacers host the Knicks on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 17,274 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Officials: Courtney Kirkland, Phenizee Ransom and Aaron Smith.