Maxey's 17 fourth-quarter points rally the 76ers past the Pacers

Oct 28, 2026

76ers 114, Pacers 109

Tyrese Maxey scored 17 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia came back from 13 down at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana's 17-0 start

The Pacers opened the third quarter with 17 straight points, outscored Philadelphia 36-13 in the period and led 88-75.

The 24-6 answer

Anfernee Simons hit two threes, LeBron James another, and Joel Embiid's three-point play cut it to 92-90. Maxey tied it at 94.

Maxey closes

After Indiana got within 106-104, Maxey hit a step-back three and a 29-footer from James' pass for a 112-106 lead with 46.1 seconds left.

The supporting cast

Embiid had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Jaylen Brown 20 and 10, and Simons 20 off the bench. James had 13 points and 10 assists.

Indiana's side

Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 11 rebounds and Andrew Nembhard 18 and 14 assists. Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac were among five out.

What's next

The 76ers (4-1) host the Knicks on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Pacers (2-3) visit Miami on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.

Photo credit

Photo by Chensiyuan, resized. Tyrese Maxey with the 76ers, April 2026.

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