The Philadelphia 76ers faced the Indiana Pacers on the road. After missing five games, Joel Embiid returned to lead the 76ers. Despite trailing by 8 in the first quarter, Embiid and Tyrese Maxey powered the team to a commanding 135-114 victory, completing a season sweep of the Pacers and handing Indiana their fourth consecutive loss.
Key Stats:
- 76ers: Embiid 27 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Maxey 32 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists; EgeKum 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Grimes 15 points; Oubre 12 points.
- Pacers: Nembhard 23 points (3 threes); Porter 23 points (3 threes); Shepard 12 points; Jones 13 points, 6 rebounds.
The 76ers fell behind 30-38 after the first quarter, but a 45-point second quarter—including a 17-0 run—flipped the game, giving Philly a 66-51 lead. At halftime, the score was 75-65. The third quarter saw the 76ers dominate again, extending the lead to 106-85. In the fourth, Embiid and EgeKum rested as the game entered garbage time.
Embiid’s return immediately made an impact, Maxey maintained his scoring streak, and EgeKum and Grimes provided solid support. The Pacers relied on Porter and Nembhard but couldn’t match Philly’s firepower.
Starting Lineups:
- 76ers: Barlow, Oubre, Embiid, EgeKum, Maxey
- Pacers: Shepard, Walker, Huff, Jones, Nembhard
