Tyrese Maxey scores 32 as Sixers beat Pacers 105-94

Philadelphia snaps 3-game losing streak with win over Indiana.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:21am

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An abstract, neon-colored painting depicting the frenetic energy of a basketball game, with players' forms blending into vibrant, expressive brushstrokes.Tyrese Maxey's scoring explosion leads the Sixers to a crucial victory over the Pacers as the playoff race heats up.Philadelphia Today

Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 32 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The win snapped a 3-game skid for the Sixers, who maintained their 8th-place position in the Eastern Conference standings with one game remaining.

Why it matters

The Sixers are fighting to secure a playoff spot in the East, so this win was crucial to keep them in the postseason picture. Meanwhile, the Pacers have already been eliminated from playoff contention and are playing out the string on a disappointing season.

The details

Maxey led the way for the Sixers with 32 points, while Paul George added 21 points. VJ Edgecombe scored 16, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 15, and Andre Drummond recorded a double-double with 10 points and 16 rebounds. For the Pacers, Jarace Walker had 17 points, Quenton Jackson scored 16, and Ethan Thompson chipped in 15. The Sixers dominated in the paint, outscoring the Pacers 64-28.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A 23-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored a game-high 32 points in the win.

Paul George

A 35-year-old forward for the Indiana Pacers who scored 21 points in the loss.

Joel Embiid

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

Rick Carlisle

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

Nick Nurse

The 76ers' head coach who said Embiid's surgery went well but provided no timetable for his return.

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What they’re saying

“The surgery went well, but there is no timetable for Embiid's return.”

— Nick Nurse, 76ers Head Coach

What’s next

The 76ers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in their regular season finale on Sunday, while the Pacers will host the Detroit Pistons.

The takeaway

This win was a crucial one for the 76ers as they fight to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite missing star center Joel Embiid, the team was able to dominate the paint and get a much-needed victory. The Pacers, on the other hand, are playing out the string on a disappointing season and will look to finish strong in their final game.