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02/23 01:03 CST Pacers face the 76ers on 3-game losing streak
Pacers face the 76ers on 3-game losing streak
By The Associated Press
Philadelphia 76ers (31-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers
(15-43, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Indiana looks to end its three-game slide when the Pacers play
Philadelphia.
The Pacers are 11-28 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana is 6-5 in
one-possession games.
The 76ers are 19-19 in conference games. Philadelphia has a 6-8 record in games
decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Pacers are shooting 45.0% from the field this season, 2.1 percentage points
lower than the 47.1% the 76ers allow to opponents. The 76ers average 12.8 made
3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more made shots on average than the 11.4
per game the Pacers give up.
The teams meet for the third time this season. The 76ers won 113-104 in the
last matchup on Jan. 20. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 30 points, and Andrew
Nembhard led the Pacers with 25 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.9
assists for the Pacers. Jarace Walker is averaging 14.7 points, 7.5 rebounds
and 3.4 assists over the last 10 games.
VJ Edgecombe is averaging 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, four assists and 1.5
steals for the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.2 points and 3.5 rebounds
while shooting 44.1% over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 3-7, averaging 117.3 points, 41.3 rebounds, 29.7
assists, 8.1 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the
field. Their opponents have averaged 122.1 points per game.
76ers: 5-5, averaging 114.9 points, 43.0 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 9.6 steals and
5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have
averaged 116.7 points.
INJURIES: Pacers: Aaron Nesmith: out (ankle), Obi Toppin: out (foot), Johnny
Furphy: out for season (knee), Ivica Zubac: out (ankle), Tyrese Haliburton: out
for season (achilles), T.J. McConnell: out (hamstring).
76ers: Johni Broome: out (knee), Joel Embiid: out (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
