Indiana PacersAbrir análise completaVSPhiladelphia 76ersAbrir análise completa

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 113–104 on January 19 at Wells Fargo Center, staying below the Vegas total of 230.5 in a defensive grind. Joel Embiid led Philadelphia with 30 points while Tyrese Maxey added 29, combining to anchor a 76ers offense that shot 47.7 percent from the field despite making just five three-pointers. Indiana's Andrew Nembhard (25 points) and Pascal Siakam (24 points) countered, but the Pacers' 22 turnovers proved costly—nearly triple Philadelphia's eight miscues. The 76ers' suffocating defense held Indiana to a 103.8 offensive rating while generating 18 steals, a decisive edge that manifested in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia outscored Indiana 31–23. Indiana attempted 13 three-pointers and grabbed 46 rebounds, yet their offensive efficiency lagged at 103.8 as Philadelphia's 116.7 rating demonstrated superior execution. The Pacers' third-quarter collapse—scoring just 26 points—effectively decided the contest. This victory solidifies Philadelphia's defensive identity heading into the stretch run.