Sixers Extend Winning Streak with 114-109 Win Over Pacers

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on the road. Tyrese Maxey was the Sixers' top scorer with 27 points. Maxey played a decisive role in the win, hitting two three-pointers in the final 1.5 minutes. His second three, with 46 seconds left, put Philadelphia ahead 112-106.

For the Sixers, Joel Embiid had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Anfernee Simons scored 20 points, while LeBron James played with 13 points and 10 assists. Philadelphia closed the first half ahead 62-52, with VJ Edgecombe's basket at the buzzer of the half.

Indiana came out very aggressively in the second half. The Pacers scored the first 17 points of the third quarter in a row to take a 69-62 lead, and entered the final period ahead 88-75. The Sixers found their rhythm again in the fourth quarter. Maxey's spin move brought the score to 94-94. Then Maxey's free throws gave Philadelphia a 96-94 lead, and the Sixers kept the advantage until the final buzzer.

For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard had 18 points and 14 assists, and Aaron Nesmith scored 18 points. Indiana was without Tyrese Haliburton, who did not suit up because of a left hamstring strain. Coach Rick Carlisle said the star guard will be out for at least two weeks. Ivica Zubac also missed his second straight game due to a left ankle sprain.