Pacers Defeat Short-Handed 76ers for Eighth Win in Nine Games
Philadelphia struggles without Joel Embiid and Paul George, dropping their fifth consecutive game.
- Indiana Pacers secured a 115-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, led by Pascal Siakam's 21 points and Myles Turner's double-double performance of 18 points and 11 rebounds.
- Tyrese Maxey was the standout for the 76ers with 28 points, while rookie Adem Bona impressed with a career-high 12 points and six rebounds.
- The 76ers were missing key players, including Joel Embiid (knee), Paul George (groin), and Kyle Lowry, contributing to their fifth straight loss and eighth in their last ten games.
- Indiana's depth proved crucial, with four bench players scoring in double figures to help the team maintain its strong form, winning eight of their last nine games.
- Philadelphia managed to stay competitive until late in the third quarter, but Indiana's 10-4 run to close the period and strong fourth-quarter finish secured the win.