If you searched for the Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers match player stats from February 24, 2026, you landed in the right place. Tyrese Maxey dropped 32 points, Joel Embiid came back from a five-game absence to post 27, and VJ Edgecombe added a sparkling 23 on 9-of-13 shooting as Philadelphia rolled to a 135-114 road win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers were short-handed and it showed. This one got out of hand fast.
Table of contents
- Final Score and Quick Glance
- Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats
- Indiana Pacers Player Stats
- Head-to-Head Team Stats Breakdown
- Game Context: What You Need to Know Before the Stats Make Sense
- Tyrese Maxey: The Engine That Never Stalled
- Joel Embiid’s Return: Looked Good, Won’t Panic About the Plus-Minus
- VJ Edgecombe’s Night: Rookie Making a Case
- Indiana’s Bright Spots in a Lopsided Loss
- Where Indiana Lost This Game: The Paint and the Turnovers
- The 17-0 Run That Ended the Game
- Advanced Metrics Snapshot
- 76ers vs Pacers Season Series
- What This Game Tells Us Going Forward
- Final Thought
Final Score and Quick Glance
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 30 | 45 | 31 | 29 | 135 |
| Indiana Pacers | 38 | 27 | 20 | 29 | 114 |
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN Attendance: 16,540 Closing Line: PHI -11.5 | O/U 234.5
Indiana led 38-30 after one. Then Philadelphia went on a 17-0 run to open the second quarter and never looked back. By halftime it was 75-65 Sixers. By the end of the third, 106-85. The Pacers’ bench outscored their starters in points, but nobody stopped the bleeding.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats
Starters
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | G | 32 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 10/22 (45.5%) | 2/8 | 10/10 | +21 |
| Joel Embiid | C | 27 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11/17 (64.7%) | 1/4 | 4/5 | -1 |
| VJ Edgecombe | G | 23 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9/13 (69.2%) | 2/4 | 3/3 | +27 |
| Quentin Grimes | G | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6/11 (54.5%) | 1/4 | 2/3 | +26 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | F | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5/8 (62.5%) | 2/3 | 0/0 | +4 |
Bench Contributors
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | FG | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adem Bona | F | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3/3 (100%) | +27 |
| Andre Drummond | C | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | -5 |
| Justin Edwards | F | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 | -5 |
| Dalen Terry | F | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 | -4 |
| Cameron Payne | G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/4 | -3 |
| Dominick Barlow | F | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | +22 |
Philadelphia Team Shooting Summary
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 57.6% (53/92) |
| 3-Point % | 27.6% (8/29) |
| Free Throw % | 84.0% (21/25) |
| Points in Paint | 82 |
| Fast Break Points | 25 |
| Points off Turnovers | 25 |
| Bench Points | 41 |
| True Shooting % | 65.5% |
| Effective FG % | 62.0% |
| Assists/Turnovers | 29/13 (2.23 ratio) |
| Biggest Lead | +28 |
Indiana Pacers Player Stats
Starters
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | G | 23 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8/17 (47.1%) | 3/9 | 4/5 | -23 |
| Jarace Walker | F | 8 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3/13 (23.1%) | 0/5 | 2/2 | -16 |
| Ben Sheppard | F | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4/12 (33.3%) | 2/6 | 2/2 | -17 |
| Jay Huff | C | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2/7 (28.6%) | 0/4 | 0/0 | -13 |
| Kam Jones | G | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5/11 (45.5%) | 3/5 | 0/0 | +10 |
Bench Contributors
| Player | POS | PTS | REB | AST | STL | FG | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Potter | C | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9/11 (81.8%) | -8 |
| T.J. McConnell | G | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3/7 (42.9%) | -2 |
Indiana Team Shooting Summary
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.2% (41/95) |
| 3-Point % | 30.2% (13/43) |
| Free Throw % | 86.4% (19/22) |
| Points in Paint | 52 |
| Fast Break Points | 22 |
| Points off Turnovers | 14 |
| Bench Points | 54 |
| True Shooting % | 54.5% |
| Effective FG % | 50.0% |
| Assists/Turnovers | 27/18 (1.69 ratio) |
| Biggest Lead | +8 (Q1) |
Head-to-Head Team Stats Breakdown
| Category | Philadelphia 76ers | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 135 | 114 |
| FG Made/Attempted | 53/92 | 41/95 |
| Field Goal % | 57.6% | 43.2% |
| 3-Pointers Made | 8 | 13 |
| Free Throws | 21/25 (84%) | 19/22 (86.4%) |
| Total Rebounds | 49 | 52 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 12 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 38 | 29 |
| Assists | 29 | 27 |
| Steals | 14 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 18 |
| Points in Paint | 82 | 52 |
| Offensive Rating | 122.7 | 103.0 |
| Defensive Rating | 103.0 | 122.7 |
The Sixers won this the way great teams win road games: by attacking the paint relentlessly and forcing turnovers. Indiana had the ball more often near the basket (12 offensive rebounds) but couldn’t convert at Philly’s rate. Philadelphia shot 75% at the rim compared to 64.5% for Indiana. That’s a massive gap.
Game Context: What You Need to Know Before the Stats Make Sense
Going into this one, Philadelphia was sitting at 32-26 and fighting to hold their spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Indiana was at 15-44, firmly in lottery territory, and missing two key contributors.
Pacers injury report for this game:
- Pascal Siakam (OUT: left wrist sprain) — team’s leading scorer
- Aaron Nesmith (OUT: right ankle sprain, third straight miss)
76ers injury context:
- Joel Embiid returning after missing five consecutive games (right shin soreness + right knee management)
That context matters a lot when reading these numbers. Philly came in with full firepower restored. Indiana came in shorthanded and running on fumes in a lost season.
Tyrese Maxey: The Engine That Never Stalled
Maxey was the best player on the floor and it wasn’t particularly close. His 32-point performance came with real substance behind it: 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line.
He was especially dangerous in transition, picking up 13 fast break points on six attempts. He also generated 8 points off Indiana turnovers. When Maxey smells blood, he converts. His true shooting percentage for the night was 60.6% across 26.4 estimated attempts, and his efficiency rating sat at 41, the highest on either team.
Tyrese Maxey Game Splits
| Period | Points |
|---|---|
| Q1 | 6 |
| Q2 | 7 |
| Q3 | 13 |
| Q4 | 6 |
The third quarter was when Indiana’s resistance broke down completely. Maxey scored 13 in that frame alone as Philadelphia pushed the lead from comfortable to insurmountable.
For a full look at head-to-head NBA box scores and player performance breakdowns like this one, matchvsplayerstats.com is worth bookmarking.
Joel Embiid’s Return: Looked Good, Won’t Panic About the Plus-Minus
Embiid’s return box score reads 27 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists on 11-of-17 shooting. He was efficient and physical, scoring 20 of his 27 in the first half alone, including 8 of 9 attempts in the paint. His true shooting percentage on the night was 70.3%. For more on how Embiid’s return was covered in real time, ESPN’s game recap has the full play-by-play breakdown.
The -1 plus-minus looks strange given the final score, but context explains it: Embiid shared the court with lineups that included bench players during portions of the game, and he was managed carefully with Indiana building a first-quarter lead. Once the Sixers made their run in the second quarter, the game opened up.
Embiid shot zone breakdown:
- At the rim: 8-of-9 (88.9%) for 16 paint points
- Mid-range: 2-for-4
- 3-pointers: 1-for-4
- Free throws: 4-of-5
VJ Edgecombe’s Night: Rookie Making a Case
Edgecombe’s statline deserves its own section. He finished 9-of-13 from the field (69.2%), made 2-of-4 from three, and hit all three of his free throws. His 23-point performance came with 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and a team-best +27 plus-minus.
His effective field goal percentage for the night was 76.9%. He converted all five of his second-chance point opportunities and drove to the basket with real conviction, shooting 5-of-7 in the paint.
For a rookie still finding his footing, performances like this one are the kind of data points that stick in scouting reports.
Indiana’s Bright Spots in a Lopsided Loss
Two Pacers deserve credit for not folding in a blowout.
Micah Potter (career night off the bench): Potter’s 23 points were a career high, and the numbers behind them were genuinely elite for a bench big. He shot 9-of-11 from the field, including 3-of-5 from three and a perfect 6-of-6 inside the paint. His true shooting percentage was 93.3% and effective FG% hit 95.5%. Potter also posted 2 blocks and a +27 efficiency rating. On a night when the Pacers couldn’t buy a bucket from their starters, Potter was the one guy who refused to miss. You can cross-reference his full career log on Basketball Reference to see just how much of an outlier this performance was.
Andrew Nembhard (team-high among starters): Nembhard led Indiana’s starters with 23 points on 8-of-17 shooting with 3 three-pointers. He drew two fouls and hit 4-of-5 free throws. The -23 plus-minus was brutal but reflects the overall team collapse more than his individual effort.
Rookie Kam Jones: Rookie Kam Jones added a career-high 13 points, shooting 5-of-11 with three made threes and 6 rebounds. The +10 plus-minus made him the only Pacer starter to end in the green.
Where Indiana Lost This Game: The Paint and the Turnovers
The two numbers that tell the whole story:
Points in Paint: 76ers 82, Pacers 52
That is a 30-point gap in the painted area alone. Philadelphia attacked the rim 40 times and converted 30 of those attempts (75%). Indiana got to the rim 31 times and converted 20 (64.5%). The Sixers simply overwhelmed Indiana’s interior defense, and without Siakam and Nesmith to create perimeter pressure, the Pacers had no way to force Philly out of attack mode.
Turnovers: Indiana 18, Philadelphia 13
Philadelphia converted those 18 Indiana turnovers into 25 points. Indiana only managed 14 off Philly’s 13. The steal differential was lopsided too: Sixers had 14 to Indiana’s 8. Quentin Grimes (2), Maxey (2), and Edgecombe (2) all finished with multiple steals. That kind of pressure cascades into easy transition buckets, and Philly took full advantage with 25 fast break points on the night. The full possession-by-possession breakdown is available on CBS Sports’ gametracker if you want to map exactly when those turnovers happened.
The 17-0 Run That Ended the Game
Indiana led 38-30 after the first quarter. It looked like an actual contest. Then the Pacers gave up a 17-0 run to start the second quarter and faded in what became a comfortable Sixers road win.
By the time Indiana stopped the bleeding, the momentum had completely shifted. Philadelphia shot 64% in the second quarter alone, outscoring Indiana 45-27 in the frame. What looked like a tight game after 12 minutes turned into a layup drill by halftime.
The Sixers’ 22-5 run during the fourth quarter, noted when they led 110-88 at the 9:41 mark, officially put things on ice before Philly emptied the bench.
Advanced Metrics Snapshot
| Metric | Philadelphia | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Rating | 122.7 | 103.0 |
| Defensive Rating | 103.0 | 122.7 |
| True Shooting % | 65.5% | 54.5% |
| Effective FG % | 62.0% | 50.0% |
| Assist-to-Turnover Ratio | 2.23 | 1.69 |
| Field Goals at Rim % | 75.0% | 64.5% |
| Fast Break FG % | 64.3% | 90.9% |
| Second Chance FG % | 80.0% | 50.0% |
Indiana actually converted their fast break attempts at a higher rate, but they had fewer opportunities and the volume was lower. Philadelphia’s second chance conversion rate of 80% was dominant, turning 5 offensive rebounds into 11 second-chance points. For a quick visual summary of how these advanced numbers compared to season averages for both teams, The Score’s game page breaks it down side by side.
76ers vs Pacers Season Series
This was part of the ongoing 2025-26 regular season series between these two franchises. Philadelphia came in as the clear favorites given Indiana’s roster situation and their 15-44 record entering the night.
For Philadelphia, the win moved them to 32-26 on the season, a meaningful result as they fight for seeding in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
What This Game Tells Us Going Forward
A few takeaways worth tracking:
- Embiid’s health is the whole story for Philly. When he is on the court and in rhythm (11-of-17 shooting in 26 minutes), this Sixers team looks like a genuine threat. His absence for five games prior to this one showed how much the offense changes when he is not out there.
- Edgecombe is for real. Three separate Sixers players had 23-plus points in this one, and the rookie’s was arguably the cleanest statline. His 69.2% field goal percentage and 76.9% effective FG% on a road game suggests this was not a hot shooting fluke.
- Indiana’s depth problem is real. Their bench outscored their starters 54-60 (Nembhard carrying the starter load), but with Siakam out and Nesmith unavailable, there is no one to generate offense in the half court against quality defenses. The 15-44 record reflects that reality.
- Philadelphia’s paint dominance is a legitimate identity. An 82-52 edge in points in the paint is not luck. It reflects scheme, personnel fit, and Embiid’s gravitational pull drawing help and opening lanes for cutters.
Final Thought
The Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers match player stats from February 24, 2026 paint a clear picture: a healthy Sixers team is a completely different animal. Maxey with 32, Embiid with 27, and Edgecombe with 23 gave Indiana no answers on a night when they were already shorthanded. For Indiana, Potter’s career night and Jones’s career-high were the only real positives in a 21-point road loss.
