76ers’ Maxey to Face Off Against Pacers’ Huff
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Indiana Pacers for an exciting Eastern Conference matchup. The game will take place on Monday at 7 p.m. EST in Philadelphia. As the 76ers aim to maintain their position in the playoff race, the Pacers are looking for a turnaround from their challenges this season.
Current Season Performance
The 76ers currently hold a record of 22-18, placing them seventh in the Eastern Conference. They have a conference play record of 17-15 and average 116.8 points per game. On the other hand, the Pacers are struggling with a 10-33 record, sitting at 15th in the conference and have only managed to win 7 of their 28 games within the conference.
Recent Games and Statistics
- 76ers: 6 wins and 4 losses in their last 10 games.
- Average Points: 120.2
- Field Goal Percentage: 47.9%
- Pacers: 4 wins and 6 losses in their last 10 games.
- Average Points: 110.7
- Field Goal Percentage: 46.4%
Player Insights
Tyrese Maxey is a standout player for the 76ers, currently averaging 30.3 points, 6.7 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. His performance will be crucial as they face the Pacers. Joel Embiid has also been pivotal, contributing an average of 24.4 points over the last ten games.
For the Pacers, Jay Huff averages 8.7 points, while Pascal Siakam is a key player, notching an average of 22.0 points and 6.9 rebounds in recent games.
Match History
This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first encounter on December 13, the 76ers emerged victorious with a 115-105 win, thanks to Joel Embiid’s impressive 39-point performance.
Injury Report
- 76ers: No injuries reported.
- Pacers:
- Bennedict Mathurin: day to day (thumb)
- Obi Toppin: out (foot)
- T.J. McConnell: day to day (elbow)
- Andrew Nembhard: day to day (back)
- Tyrese Haliburton: out for the season (achilles)
As the 76ers prepare to face the Pacers, all eyes will be on Tyrese Maxey to deliver a strong performance in this critical matchup.
