INDIANAPOLIS -- The Philadelphia 76ers have had to battle through most of the season without their superstar big man, Joel Embiid, and it has caused them to fall short in a season filled with high expectations.
Pascal Siakam scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter, and Myles Turner added 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Saturday night.
Unorthodox lineups and the loss of starters due to injury have the Sixers reeling in the midst of a road trip.
As the 2024-25 season progresses, one thing remains constant: the Philadelphia 76ers have a stacked injury report. Thankfully for the Indiana Pacers, amid an 8-2 stretch in their previous 10 games, they host the battered 76ers on Saturday. Moreover, in theme with the 2024-25 season, the Pacers vs. 76ers injury report revealed a banged-up MVP.
Joel Embiid's ongoing knee issues should alter the Sixers' strategy heading into the NBA trade deadline, as they now have far less incentive to make a win-now move.
The Milwaukee Bucks will be taking on the Philadelphia 76ers later tonight in what should be a fun Eastern Conference battle. Milwaukee is coming off a nice win
Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers played the Pacers to begin a road trip. Joel Embiid, Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele were all sidelined.
On Saturday night, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their three-game road trip with a matchup against the Indiana Pacers. As they continue to deal with an array of injuries, Nick Nurse has had to rely on the roster’s younger talent to fill the void.
On Saturday night, the Indiana Pacers took control of the Philadelphia 76ers and continued their hot streak, winning 115-102. The game was tight until the fourth quarter, where the Pacers led by as many as 16 points.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Adem Bona is looking to build off his strong performance against the Indiana Pacers.
The Pacers host the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action on 1/18/25. Here are live score updates, stats, schedule and highlights.
INDIANAPOLIS — Ricky Council IV shook free for a driving dunk, cutting what had been a double-digit Pacers lead to six.