US EditionMaxey, Embiid Lead 76ers to 135-114 Rout of Pacers
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid added 27 in his return as the 76ers dominated the paint 82-52, shooting 58% overall in a decisive win.
- In Indianapolis on Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-114 as Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid added 27 in his return.
- With key Pacers absences and turnovers, the Philadelphia 76ers dominated inside with an 82-52 paint advantage while Embiid's presence improved shot quality and spacing.
- A 17-0 run to open the second quarter flipped momentum as the Pacers missed their first 10 shots, and the Sixers led 106-85 after three quarters.
- The win improved the Philadelphia 76ers to 32-26 and sixth place in the East, while the Indiana Pacers fell to 135-114 and lost four straight since the All-Star break.
- Beyond the box score, Maxey's growth as a midrange and drive-first scorer expands his offense, and he will soon pass Allen Iverson for the Sixers' career threes record.
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The Morning Call
The Delaware County Daily TimesJoel Embiid returns, teams with Tyrese Maxey to lead 76ers past Pacers
By Mark Ambrogi INDIANAPOLIS — Joel Embiid had 27 points in his return to the lineup after missing five games with right shin soreness and right knee injury management, Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, and the 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-114 on Tuesday night. Embiid scored 20 points in the first half, sinking 11 of 17 shots in 26 minutes. VJ Edgecombe chipped in with 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting for the 76ers, who shot 58%. Andrew Nembhard …
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
thesportsleader.comSixers smash Pacers again as Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid shine
Tyrese Maxey collected 32 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and Joel Embiid added 27 points to fuel the Philadelphia 76ers to a 135-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday in Indianapolis.
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Maxey, Embiid lead 76ers to 135-114 rout of Pacers
Joel Embiid had 27 points in his return to the lineup after missing five games with right shin soreness and right knee injury management, Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-114.
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