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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey says he tried not to "fan out" when meeting Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark in person for the first time ahead of the Sixers' Wednesday night win over the host Indiana Pacers.
The Sixers are 4-1 this season with wins against the defending champion Knicks, Cavs, Bucks, and Pacers. They lead the league in clutch points and have the second best 4th quarter point differential and second best 4th quarter defensive rating. They’re playing their best basketball late, which has been enough to make up for some […] The post That Tyrese Maxey Late-Game Pick and Roll Must Be a Nightmare to Defend appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Indiana Pacers recently learned that Tyrese Haliburton would be out for multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. The tough news was then followed up with a loss at home against the Philadelphia 76ers later in the day, making Wednesday a rough one for the Pacers. Now, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has spoken on […] The post Pacers’ Rick Carlisle reveals absolute earliest Tyrese Haliburton will return from hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A wave of early‑season injuries is reshaping the NBA landscape and could benefit the Philadelphia 76ers. While teams like the Thunder, Raptors, Timberwolves, Jazz and Magic grapple with key players out for weeks or months, the Sixers have all five starters healthy and just secured a 114‑109 win over an injury‑hit Pacers squad. The Sixers’ schedule lets them dodge many of these absentees, potentially easing their Eastern Conference race and reducing the load on Joel Embiid and LeBron James. Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey is thriving—averaging 28.4 points, 4.6 assists and earning Eastern Conference Player of the Week—positioning him for All‑NBA honors and a lucrative contract extension. The article explores how the injury surge may both open doors and create new challenges for Philadelphia.
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin suffers a bone bruise in his right leg and will miss at least the next four games—Detroit (Fri), Indiana (Sun), New York (Mon) and Charlotte (Wed). The injury, first labeled a contusion in Tuesday’s loss to Boston where Demin played just 10 minutes, forced a reevaluation in a week. The 20‑year‑old, the 8th overall pick in 2025, has been averaging 9.7 points, 3.0 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 25.7 minutes while shooting 30.8% this season. Mikel Brown Jr. and Nolan Traore are expected to see increased minutes.
The Philadelphia 76ers' visit to Indianapolis for a matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night provided LeBron James an opportunity to catch up with Caitlin Clark.
After the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday (10/28), Jaylen Brown told reporters that he did not request a trade from the Boston Celtics this offseason.
Small sample size, but the Sixers are one of the best fourth quarter teams through this early part of the NBA season. Your eyeballs are good enough to confirm, as you watched the team rebound from a hideous third quarter on Wednesday night to outscore the Pacers 39 to 21 in the final frame and […] The post Biggest Positive Right Now is How Good the Sixers Have Been in the Fourth Quarter appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Pacers rookie Ben Sheppard undergoes a full meniscus repair, extending his absence to months and casting doubt on a potential $8 million qualifying offer next summer. The Lakers also sit two starters out—Luka Doncic (back tightness) and Ziaire Williams (left foot soreness)—but expect them back for the Friday game in Golden State. Bulls center Nic Claxton (left hamstring strain) travels with the team yet remains uncertain for his season debut. The Clippers keep Max Strus, Brandon Ingram and Yanic Konan Niederhauser in rehab in LA, while Rui Hachimura may return after missing Wednesday’s quad soreness.
At a Pacers‑76ers game in Indianapolis, WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark turned fan, snapping photos of LeBron James from her courtside seat. James posted a double‑double, while Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey delivered a game‑high 27 points, hitting clutch threes to seal a 114‑109 win. Clark chatted with James after the game, and Maxey admitted he was starstruck by the WNBA star’s presence. Despite Pacers’ 17‑0 third‑quarter run, injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac hurt Indiana, and Pascal Siakam’s 26 points wasn’t enough to overcome the Sixers.
Jonathan Taylor’s trade stock rising, but not enough for Colts! Pacers lose to 76ers!
NBA coaches are often expected to keep their emotions in check. It applies even when the pressure of a season leaves little room for anything outside basketball. But for Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, a moment before facing the Philadelphia 76ers carried a far more personal weight. The championship-winning coach opened up about losing […] The post “Greatest Hero of My Life”: Heartbroken NBA Champion Shares Father’s Death News Before Game appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jaylen Brown denied requesting a trade from the Boston Celtics, pushing back against claims surrounding his departure as the Philadelphia 76ers star addressed the controversy after Wednesday’s 114-109 win over the Indiana Pacers. The post Jaylen Brown denies demanding trade from Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse credited his team's determination, perimeter shooting and fourth-quarter execution after Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points in a 114-109 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, October 28. The post Nick Nurse explains how 76ers rallied past Pacers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points and hit two crucial three-pointers in the final 90 seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on Wednesday night. The post Tyrese Maxey’s late 3-pointers lift 76ers past Pacers after comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
That’s one way to close the halftime. The Philadelphia 76ers played the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night as VJ Edgecombe gave the Sixers a highlight to remember. The young shooting guard drained a remarkable shot from beyond the half-court logo just before halftime against the Indiana Pacers. Edgecombe’s deep three-pointer sent Philadelphia into the break […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe somehow nails 1st-half buzzer-beater before the logo appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaylen Brown has enjoyed a fresh and strong start as the team improved to 4-1 following Wednesday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. However, the Boston Celtics trade continues to follow the 76ers star, particularly after former NBA player and Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine suggested that Brown had demanded a trade from […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown fires back at Brian Scalabrine’s report with blunt statement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sixers rallied to defeat a shorthanded Indiana Pacers 112-107 on Oct. 28, improving to 4-1. Joel Embiid posted a double‑double with 21 points, 11 rebounds and a block, while Tyrese Maxey sparked the comeback late with a hot shooting stretch. Bench guard Anferdy Simons turned his early‑season three‑point woes around, hitting six of ten threes for a 20‑point burst. Despite a sloppy start and a 17‑0 Pacers run in the second half, the Sixers, led by LeBron James' support and VJ Edgecombe’s buzzer‑beating 50‑foot triple, secured the win. Bell Ringer standings now show Maxey at 2.5, Embiid 1, and Brown 0.5.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Anfernee Simons finally had a breakthrough game against the Pacers.
Rookie Gonzaga alum Graham Ike earns his first NBA start for the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 23, scoring 10 points in 12 minutes against Memphis and logging a 12‑point, 10‑rebound double‑double the next night versus Phoenix. Undrafted and signed to an Exhibit‑10 deal in June, Ike’s early minutes shine amid a rebuilding Warriors roster. The piece also notes fellow Zags Jalen Suggs’ 14‑point outing for Orlando before a knee bone bruise sidelines him for two weeks, and highlights Andrew Nembhard’s solid start with Indiana. Connections between Gonzaga’s Mark Few and Warriors’ Steve Kerr hint at more opportunities for Ike this season.
Despite being without Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers gave LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey a run for their money on Wednesday.
The Pacers were better, but the Sixers stars were too much late.
The Philadelphia 76ers edged a depleted Indiana Pacers 114-109 on Oct. 28, 2026, despite a sluggish start. Tyrese Maxey sparked the fourth quarter with 27 points, while Joel Embiid contributed 21 and 11 rebounds. The Sixers’ offense improved after early turnovers, with key late‑period buckets from Maxey, Embiid and LeBron James (13 points, 10 assists). Indiana missed several starters, including Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell, and Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points. The win highlights Philly’s growing chemistry as they continue to pile up victories.
Legendary NBA broadcaster Ernie Johnson announces his final season on TNT's Inside the NBA, confirming his retirement after nearly four decades. He shared the news on social media and on Wednesday’s episode, thanking his co‑hosts Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and the production crew. Tributes poured in, notably from Mike Breen, Tim Legler, and Richard Jefferson during ESPN’s 76ers‑Pacers game, where Breen called Johnson a true "GOAT, icon, and legend" and urged fans to shower him with love all season. The announcement raises questions about the future of the Inside the NBA lineup.
The Pacers have some clarity on Tyrese Haliburton’s latest injury. They’ll still have to wait to get their offense’s organizer back. Coach Rick Carlisle described Haliburton as week-to-week with a “mild left hamstring strain” before Wednesday’s game against the Sixers, according to Alex Golden of Pacers On SI. Carlisle plans to provide another update in […] The post Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton unlikely to return before two-week injury update appeared first on Hoops Wire .