Tyrese Maxey scores 32 as Sixers defeat Pacers to snap 3-game skid

Paul George adds 21 points as Philadelphia maintains 8th place in Eastern Conference

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:43am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold, neon-colored brushstrokes that capture the dynamic movements and scoring plays of a basketball game, conveying the intensity and excitement of the 76ers' win over the Pacers.Tyrese Maxey's scoring explosion propels the 76ers to a much-needed victory over the struggling Pacers.Philadelphia Today

Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Paul George had 21 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 105-94 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. The Sixers maintained their 8th-place position in the Eastern Conference with one game remaining in the regular season.

Why it matters

The Sixers' win over the struggling Pacers keeps them in the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason after a disappointing three-game skid.

The details

Maxey led the way for the Sixers with 32 points, while George added 21. VJ Edgecombe scored 16 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 15 for Philadelphia. Andre Drummond recorded a double-double with 16 rebounds and 10 points. The Pacers, who have the second-worst record in the league, were led by Jarace Walker's 17 points. Quenton Jackson and Ethan Thompson each scored 16 points in the loss.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A 24-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored a team-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 on Thursday in Houston.

Nick Nurse

The head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Rick Carlisle

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

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What they’re saying

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

— Nick Nurse, Head Coach, Philadelphia 76ers

What’s next

Embiid's recovery timeline will be closely watched as the 76ers prepare for the playoffs. The Sixers host the Milwaukee Bucks in their regular season finale on Sunday, while the Pacers host the Detroit Pistons.

The takeaway

Despite missing their star center Embiid, the 76ers were able to snap their three-game losing streak and maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Pacers, who have struggled all season, were unable to pull off the upset at home.