Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers Preview
On Monday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Indiana Pacers in a matchup that features two teams from the Eastern Conference. Scheduled for 7 p.m. EST, this game will see the 76ers, who currently hold a record of 22 wins and 18 losses (7th in the East), looking to build on their strong conference performance of 17 wins against 15 losses.
Current Team Performance
In contrast, the Pacers have been struggling this season, sitting at the bottom with a record of 10 wins and 33 losses (15th in the East) and have only managed to win 7 games against Eastern Conference rivals out of 28 attempts. The Pacers’ issues are exacerbated by an average of 13.5 turnovers per game, and they have managed to win only 8 times when they commit fewer turnovers than their opponents.
Previous Encounter
The previous encounter between these two teams occurred on December 13, when the 76ers claimed a 115-105 victory, with Joel Embiid delivering an impressive performance scoring 39 points. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers in that game with 20 points.
Statistical Overview
Statistically, the 76ers are averaging 116.8 points per game, with a slight margin of outscoring their opponents by 1.1 points per game. On the flip side, Indiana allows an average of 118.4 points. The 76ers have displayed effective scoring but are also allowing 115.7 points to their adversaries.
Individual Performances
When looking at individual performances, Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey stands out with an impressive average of 30.3 points alongside 6.7 assists and 1.9 steals per game. Meanwhile, Embiid has consistently scored 24.4 points across his last ten games. For Indiana, Jay Huff is contributing around 8.7 points, with Siakam averaging 22 points and 6.9 rebounds while shooting an impressive 49.4% over the past ten outings.
Recent Game Records
In their last ten games, the 76ers have a record of 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 120.2 points per game and shooting 47.9% from the field. The Pacers have a slightly less favorable record of 4 wins to 6 losses, averaging 110.7 points and shooting 46.4%.
Injury Report
In terms of injuries, the 76ers report no players on the list, while the Pacers will miss Tyrese Haliburton for the rest of the season due to an Achilles injury, with several players including Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell listed as day-to-day.
Conclusion
This upcoming game is important for both teams as they seek to establish momentum heading deeper into the season.
This article was created based on data provided by Sportradar and technology from Data Skrive.
