Final score: Indiana Pacers 109, Philadelphia 76ers 114

The Philadelphia 76ers closed strong to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on October 29, 2026, using a fourth-quarter surge from Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to secure a valuable road win. The game was tied entering the final period, but Philadelphia’s star duo delivered the decisive plays down the stretch.

Game Flow

Philadelphia started quickly, building a 30-26 lead after the first quarter behind Maxey’s speed and Embiid’s interior scoring. Indiana responded in the second, with Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam combining to edge the Pacers ahead briefly before the 76ers took a 58-57 lead into halftime.

• First quarter: Philadelphia 30-26
• Second quarter: Indiana 31-28 (halftime 58-57 Philadelphia)
• Third quarter: Indiana 28-27 (85-85 tied)
• Fourth quarter: Philadelphia 29-24

Key Moments

With the score tied at 85 entering the fourth, Maxey took over. He scored 14 of his game-high 35 points in the final quarter, repeatedly beating Indiana’s defense off the dribble and drawing fouls. The Pacers led 101-99 with five minutes remaining, but Philadelphia responded with a 9-2 run capped by an Embiid and-one. Indiana had chances to tie in the final minute, but two missed threes and a turnover sealed the outcome.

Standout Players

Maxey finished with 35 points and seven assists, while Embiid added 27 points and 10 rebounds. Paul George contributed 17 points, and Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 13 off the bench. Indiana was led by Haliburton’s 25 points and 12 assists, Siakam’s 24 points and eight rebounds, and Bennedict Mathurin’s 19 points.

Tactical Breakdown

Philadelphia’s half-court execution was the difference in the fourth quarter. The 76ers leaned heavily on the Maxey-Embiid pick-and-roll, forcing Indiana to choose between helping at the rim and closing out on shooters. Philadelphia also got to the free-throw line 28 times, converting 24 attempts. Indiana moved the ball well and finished with 27 assists, but 16 turnovers and a few empty late possessions proved costly.

Season Impact

The road win gives Philadelphia an important early confidence boost and reinforces the importance of its star duo in tight games. For Indiana, the loss is a narrow one against a fellow Eastern Conference contender, but it highlights the fine margins the Pacers must manage late in games. Both teams will look to build on encouraging stretches as the NBA season continues.