Game #80 Pacers vs Sixers

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https://www.nba.com/pacers/preview-pacers-76ers-220405

Game Preview: Pacers vs 76ers

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse





Matchup

Hoping to snap a season-long losing streak of seven games, the Pacers host the playoff-bound Philadelphia 76ers in their final contest at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this season. Indiana has already picked up a victory over Philadelphia this season back in November.
While Indiana’s season is close to an end, the squad has a chance to make the Eastern Conference Playoff picture even messier when they take on the Sixers. As of Monday morning, Philadelphia is tied with the third-seeded Milwaukee Bucks but resides in fourth due to the NBA's tiebreakers.
Each team underwent significant changes since the last time these two teams met. Blue & Gold fans saw the front office take their team in a younger direction by planning and building for the future. Meanwhile, the Sixers viewed the rest of the season with a “win now” approach. That is what led to the trading of Ben Simmons for James Harden on February 10.
Harden (22.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 9.8 assists per game) has added an element of elite scoring that the Sixers have lacked with other point guards. In fact, before Sunday’s game against the Cavaliers, their starting unit of Matisse Thybule, Tobias Harris, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Harden had scored a league-best 718 points since February 24. Embiid (44 points) and Harden (21) added 65 more to that total after the Cavaliers game alone.
With an elite center and guard coming to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, this game allows Tyrese Haliburton and Isaiah Jackson to test their skills against some of the best in the game right now. This is especially true for Jackson, who could see his playing time increase with Goga Bitadze still dealing with a sore right foot. Embiid’s seven-foot, 280-pound frame and overall versatility will make Jackson work on every defensive possession. However, while the five-time All-Star may have a size advantage, Pacers fans know Jackson’s raw athleticism and speed occasionally make up for it during games.
Projected Starters


Tyrese Haliburton


Buddy Hield


Oshae Brissett


Terry Taylor


Isaiah Jackson




Tyrese Maxey


James Harden


Matisse Thybulle


Tobias Harris


Joel Embiid



Injury Report

Pacers: Goga Bitadze - questionable (sore right foot), Malcolm Brogdon - questionable (sore lower back), Chris Duarte - questionable (sore left toe), T.J. McConnell - questionable (right wrist ligament surgery), Ricky Rubio - out (torn left ACL), Myles Turner - out (left foot stress reaction), T.J. Warren – out (left navicular fracture)
76ers: None
Last Meeting

Nov. 13, 2021: Showing no signs of fatigue after a four-game Western Conference road trip, the Pacers built a 20 point lead over the 76ers in the first half. When Philadelphia made a charge in the second half, T.J. McConnell and company took care of business to secure a 118-113 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Philadelphia had climbed to within five points of the lead with 2:57 remaining, but McConnell then went to work. He started with a runner after Andre Drummond committed an offensive foul.
Tobias Harris scored for the Sixers on the next possession. But again, McConnell had an answer. He drove left and hit one of his patented baseline jumpers. When Harris failed to respond, McConnell took to the house for his third straight field goal. The run pushed the lead to 10 with 1:16 remaining.
In total, six Pacers scored in double figures. Justin Holiday led the way with a team-high 27 points, shooting 9-of-11 from the floor and 6-of-8 from deep. Myles Turner tallied 20 points and six blocks, and Domantas Sabonis recorded 18 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Malcolm Brogdon also captured his first triple-double as a Pacer, finishing with 13 points, 10 boards, and 10 assists.
Harris had a game-high 32 points and 11 boards to lead Philadelphia. Tyrese Maxey added 24. All five Sixers scored in double figures, but nobody from their bench scored more than eight points.
Noteworthy

• Philadelphia leads the all-time regular-season series, 103-84
• Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey both played college basketball for the University of Kentucky
• Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has a 30-18 record in the regular season when coaching against the Sixers

Tickets

In their final home game of the season, the Pacers host the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Fan Appreciation Night presented by Kroger on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 PM ET. Find Tickets ?
Broadcast Information TV & Radio Listings ?

TV: Bally Sports Indiana - Chris Denari (play-by-play), Quinn Buckner (analyst), Jeremiah Johnson (sideline reporter/host)
Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan - Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analyst), Pat Boylan (sideline reporter/host)

[Peck]

Will we actually get to see Embiid? I swear out of all the times he has been eligible to be here I feel like he has only ever been here twice.

Also, last game of the year for all of us that go to games. It's been a hell of a year, not in a good way. Let's just hope that we do not completely crap the bed on this one.

[Guest]

Embiid and Harden combine for 70?

[tate]

Embiid and Harden combine for 70?

That is a lot of flops, but with those two it is possible.

[PacerDude]

That is a lot of flops, but with those two it is possible.

Ah - because of the calls that the NBA said they were going to get rid of.

Got it.

[owl]

Will we actually get to see Embiid? I swear out of all the times he has been eligible to be here I feel like he has only ever been here twice.

Also, last game of the year for all of us that go to games. It's been a hell of a year, not in a good way. Let's just hope that we do not completely crap the bed on this one.

Players sitting out is somewhat of a sad commentary on the Pacers in general. Teams feel comfortable sitting out their best player because they feel they can still win.

[graphic-er]

TJM will play tonight, never underestimate hustle . Hopefully he is on a minute restriction.

[Peck]

So where is goga?

[jrwannabe]

So where is goga?

Foot giving him problems again

[jrwannabe]

With TJM back, are we going to see even less of Lance?

[BillS]

Rick was Not Happy with the refs.

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[rimrattler]

Jalen, why couldn't you suck until next year?

[Speed]

The kid in the Phillie Jersey put his feet on Justin Anderson’s back? Same seats as the people who hassled Nurkic?

[Peck]

59% from the three point line for philly

[dal9]

im a huge TJM fan, and i know he just came back, but he's kind of a poor man's lance