76ers Beat Pacers 105-94 Behind Tyrese Maxey

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 105-94 on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Tyrese Maxey leading all scorers with 32 points in a controlled road performance. Philadelphia built its edge early, stayed even through the second quarter, and widened the gap in the third before holding off Indiana late.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Philadelphia set the tone right away, outscoring Indiana 28-21 in the opening period. The 76ers generated extra chances with strong work on the glass and got Maxey going early, while the Pacers struggled to find consistent efficiency from the field.

Second Quarter

Both teams scored 30 points in the second, keeping Philadelphia in front 58-51 at halftime. Indiana had its best offensive stretch of the night in this period, but the 76ers matched it possession for possession and avoided giving back the early advantage.

Third Quarter

The game tilted further toward Philadelphia in the third. The 76ers posted 31 points to Indiana’s 26, pushing the lead to 89-77 entering the fourth. Maxey continued to lead the offense, and Andre Drummond’s rebounding helped Philadelphia maintain control despite limited three-point accuracy.

Fourth Quarter

Indiana edged the final quarter 17-16, but the deficit was too much to overcome. Philadelphia slowed the pace, protected its margin, and came away with the 11-point win without needing a late rally.

Key Performers

Tyrese Maxey, 76ers: Maxey led all scorers with 32 points, added 8 rebounds and 5 assists, and gave Philadelphia the most reliable offensive creation of the night.

Andre Drummond, 76ers: Drummond finished with 16 rebounds and played a major role in Philadelphia’s 58-52 edge on the glass, helping the visitors finish possessions and create second-chance opportunities.

Jarace Walker, Pacers: Walker led Indiana with 17 points and provided one of the brighter individual efforts for the home team.

Quenton Jackson, Pacers: Jackson added 16 points and 6 assists, giving Indiana some playmaking and backcourt production in defeat.

Micah Potter, Pacers: Potter grabbed 10 rebounds as Indiana stayed competitive on the boards even while trying to recover from an early scoring gap.

NerdSports Stat: Philadelphia won by 11 despite shooting just 17.2% from three-point range, because the 76ers attempted 16 more field goals than Indiana and still finished with a plus-6 rebounding margin.

Game Analysis

This game was decided more by volume and control than by shooting efficiency. Philadelphia made 42 of 104 shots, good for 40.4%, while Indiana shot 37.5% on 33-of-88 from the field. Neither team was especially sharp from long range, but the 76ers were able to offset their 5-of-29 night from three by generating more total attempts and winning the rebounding battle.

That possession advantage stood out throughout the night. Philadelphia collected 58 rebounds and kept Indiana from building sustained transition chances. Even though the Pacers recorded 25 assists to the 76ers’ 17, they could not fully overcome the difference in shot volume or the slow start in the first quarter.

The 76ers also got enough balance around Maxey to keep the game stable. Indiana had stretches where it matched Philadelphia’s scoring, especially in the second quarter, but the visitors answered each push and then created separation again in the third. From there, game management in the fourth quarter was enough to finish the job.

Closing Context

With the result, Philadelphia improved to 44-37 and strengthened its position in the Eastern Conference heading into the closing stretch of the regular season. Indiana fell to 19-62, as the Pacers continued a difficult finish at home. For the 76ers, this was a useful road win built on rebounding, steady guard play, and timely control across the middle quarters.

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