The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, led by Tyrese Maxey’s game-high 27 points. Philadelphia outscored Indiana 39-21 in the fourth quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, overcoming a 13-point deficit entering the final period to improve to 4-1 on the season.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Teams Finish Even
Philadelphia and Indiana finished the opening quarter tied at 25. Neither team established an advantage on the scoreboard, setting up a game that would feature three substantial shifts over the remaining periods.
Second Quarter: Philadelphia Builds a Double-Digit Lead
The 76ers outscored the Pacers 37-27 in the second quarter to take a 62-52 halftime lead. Philadelphia’s scoring increased by 12 points from the opening period, giving the visitors their first meaningful cushion.
Third Quarter: Indiana Moves Ahead
Indiana reversed the game’s direction with a 36-13 third quarter. That 23-point advantage turned a 10-point halftime deficit into an 88-75 lead entering the fourth. Philadelphia’s 13 points represented its lowest-scoring quarter of the night.
Fourth Quarter: 76ers Complete the Comeback
Philadelphia responded with its highest-scoring period, outscoring Indiana 39-21 to secure the five-point victory in regulation. The 76ers’ 18-point fourth-quarter advantage more than erased their deficit, while the Pacers could not sustain their third-quarter production.
Key Performers
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia: Led all scorers with 27 points and paced the winning team’s offense.
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia: Collected a team-high 11 rebounds.
- LeBron James, Philadelphia: Led the 76ers with 10 assists.
- Pascal Siakam, Indiana: Recorded a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Pacers in both categories.
- Andrew Nembhard, Indiana: Distributed a game-high 14 assists, accounting for nearly half of Indiana’s 30 assists.
NerdSports Stat: Philadelphia scored exactly twice as many points in the second and fourth quarters combined as it did in the first and third combined: 76 to 38.
Game Analysis
Shooting Efficiency Gives Philadelphia the Edge
Both teams attempted 87 field goals and 36 three-pointers, making their efficiency gap especially significant. Philadelphia made 40 field goals to Indiana’s 36 and finished 13-for-36 from three-point range, compared with the Pacers’ 9-for-36.
The 76ers shot 46.0% overall and 36.1% from beyond the arc. Indiana finished at 41.4% and 25.0%, respectively. Those four additional three-pointers gave Philadelphia a 12-point advantage from long range.
Indiana’s Free Throws and Ball Movement Were Not Enough
The Pacers made 28 of 35 free throws, earning seven more points at the line than Philadelphia, which went 21-for-24. Indiana also held advantages in rebounds, 47-45, and assists, 30-23.
Those contributions helped keep the Pacers competitive despite their lower shooting percentages. Ultimately, Philadelphia’s 93 points from field goals outweighed Indiana’s 81, overcoming the home team’s advantage at the foul line.
The Final Period Decides It
Indiana’s third quarter put Philadelphia in a difficult position, but the 76ers increased their scoring from 13 points in the third to 39 in the fourth. That response, paired with holding Indiana to 21 points in the final period, was the decisive difference.
What Comes Next
Philadelphia improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 on the road, while Indiana slipped to 2-3 and remained winless at home at 0-2. Both Eastern Conference teams return to action Friday, October 30: the 76ers host the New York Knicks at 4:30 p.m. PDT, and the Pacers host the Miami Heat at 5 p.m. PDT.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on October 28, 2026.
Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the Philadelphia 76ers sit 4-1 in the Eastern Conference.
Tyrese Maxey was the standout performer for Philadelphia with a game-high 27 points in the 114-109 victory.
