Instant observations: Tyrese Maxey nabs eight steals, leading Sixers to a win powered by defense

Instant observations: Tyrese Maxey nabs eight steals, leading Sixers to a win powered by defense

After a few days of being asked about why they kept struggling in fourth quarters, the Sixers dominated the Indiana Pacers in the final frame on Monday night to get back in the win column.

Sixers take care of business, beat the Pacers 113-104

The Sixers weren’t sharp, but they took care of business anyway with a 113-104 win against the Pacers on Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to move to 23-18 on the season. Indiana is 10-34 and played like it. Philly made enough plays, then slammed the door late. Tyrese Maxey was the game. The new All-Star starter put up 29 points, eight assists, and a career-high eight steals. Tyrese Maxey: 29 PTS | 8 AST | 8 STL steals on steals on steals. �…