Sixers beat Pacers, ensuring Indiana's season ends as second-worst in league

Tyrese Maxey scores 32 points as Philadelphia maintains eighth-place position in Eastern Conference

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:56am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competitive spirit of a professional basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant color.An abstract, cubist-style illustration captures the intense action and energy of a high-stakes NBA matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers.Indianapolis Today

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 105-94 on Friday night, ensuring the Pacers will finish with the second-worst record in the NBA this season. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 32 points, while Paul George added 21 points. The Pacers, who made it to Game 7 of the NBA Finals last year, struggled throughout the season and are now 19-62 with one game remaining.

Why it matters

The Sixers' win over the Pacers keeps them in the eighth-place position in the Eastern Conference standings, maintaining their playoff hopes. For the Pacers, this season has been a major disappointment after their deep playoff run a year ago, and they will finish with one of the worst records in the league.

The details

The Sixers led 58-51 at halftime, but the Pacers tied the game twice in the third quarter before Philadelphia closed the quarter with a 25-13 run to take an 89-77 lead. The Sixers finished with a 64-28 advantage in points in the paint. The Pacers struggled from 3-point range, going just 14-of-50, while the Sixers were 5-of-29 from deep. Indiana also had 21 turnovers compared to just 8 for Philadelphia.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored a team-high 32 points in the game.

Paul George

A forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored 21 points in the game.

Jarace Walker

A player for the Indiana Pacers who led the team with 17 points.

Joel Embiid

The 76ers' star center who missed the game after undergoing an appendectomy the previous day in Houston.

Rick Carlisle

The head coach of the Indiana Pacers, who missed his second consecutive game to attend his daughter's sorority event at the University of Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“A year after they made it to Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Pacers (19-62) ensured they will finish with the second-worst record in the league.”

— Gregg Montgomery, Author

What’s next

The Sixers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in their final regular season game on Sunday, while the Pacers will host the Detroit Pistons in their season finale, also on Sunday.

The takeaway

The Sixers' win over the struggling Pacers keeps them in the playoff hunt, but the bigger story is the Pacers' dramatic fall from their deep playoff run a year ago to finishing with one of the worst records in the league this season.