Philadelphia won 114-109 in Indiana behind 27 points from Tyrese Maxey, one game after the 106-93 home loss to Detroit. The Sixers built a 13-point lead in the second quarter, and most of it was gone by the end.
How did a 13-point lead become a five-point finish?
Two 8-0 runs built the lead. The first turned a 17-14 deficit into a 22-17 lead late in the first quarter, and the second took a 31-30 game to 39-30 early in the second. With 2:29 left in the half, Embiid finished a layup off an Edgecombe feed, then Caldwell-Pope stole a Nembhard pass, and it was 57-44. Indiana outscored Philadelphia 65-57 the rest of the way. The game had seven lead changes and seven ties.
Who actually carried this one?
Maxey did, with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Grade: A. He was 2-of-5 with 5 points early on and still led everyone on either side in scoring. Pascal Siakam matched him for Indiana with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Brown had 13 points in his first 15 minutes, made all four free throws and was +9, but four turnovers in that stretch keep him at a B.
Is Anfernee Simons finally shooting his way out of it?
For one night, yes. Off the bench he hit 4 of 7 threes for 12 points in his first 10 minutes, with no turnovers. He and Dean Wade were each +11, the best marks on the team. On Wednesday the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote about his slow start and his belief that the shots would fall. Grade: B+. One good stretch is not a trend, but it is the answer he needed.
How much credit does a win over this Pacers team deserve?
Some, but less than the score suggests. Indiana played without Tyrese Haliburton, Ivica Zubac, T.J. McConnell, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy, and Andrew Nembhard started 0-of-6 from the field. Philadelphia beat a team missing its starting point guard and center by five, which is no statement. Embiid shot 5-of-6 for 12 points in 14 minutes, but three turnovers and a +1 earn him a B-minus.
What does the win change heading into the Knicks?
It ended a one-game skid and kept Philadelphia fourth in the East, ahead of Charlotte, which is sixth at 3-2. The Sixers get two days off, then host New York on Friday, October 30, in an Emirates NBA Cup game on Prime Video. They play at Charlotte the next night. Jabari Walker's estimated return is October 30, and Dominick Barlow and Tacko Fall are listed for November 4.
What was the final score of the 76ers vs Pacers game on October 28, 2026?
Philadelphia won 114-109 in Indiana. The Sixers led by as many as 13 points, and the Pacers' biggest lead was three.
Who led the 76ers in scoring against the Pacers?
Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 27 points, along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
