Overview
- Philadelphia won 115-105 behind Joel Embiid’s 39 points on 12-of-23 shooting with nine rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes.
- Tyrese Maxey missed his first game of the season due to illness, with Quentin Grimes starting in his place.
- Paul George scored 23 and rookie VJ Edgecombe added 22 as the 76ers moved to 14-10 overall and 6-4 when Embiid plays.
- Embiid, listed as probable as he manages knee issues after limited early-season appearances, was cleared and delivered his best outing of the year.
- The 76ers held a 33-of-43 to 16-of-19 edge at the free-throw line; Indiana, missing Tyrese Haliburton, was led by Pascal Siakam’s 20 points.