The big picture

Philadelphia 76ers come in 3rd on the ladder; Indiana Pacers are 23rd. Philadelphia 76ers have the higher position to protect.

Philadelphia 76ers are 8–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.4 points for and 106.6 against.

Indiana Pacers are 3–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.2 points for and 114.2 against.

Form

Philadelphia 76ers have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Cleveland Cavaliers 95–119.

Indiana Pacers have won one of their last five and most recently beat Memphis Grizzlies 107–103.

Head to head

These sides have met 92 times on our records since 2001: Philadelphia 76ers 41, Indiana Pacers 51.

Last time out (2026-27), Philadelphia 76ers won 114–109 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Philadelphia 76ers have won the last five against Indiana Pacers.

Biggest margin between these two: Indiana Pacers by 27 points in 2015-16 (112–85).

Players to watch

For Philadelphia 76ers, watch Tyrese Maxey (26.9 points a game, 37 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jaylen Brown (21.6 points a game, 60 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Indiana Pacers, watch Tyrese Haliburton (21.8 points a game, 18 rebounds in 2026-27) and Pascal Siakam (21.3 points a game, 57 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Xfinity Mobile Arena

Philadelphia 76ers have won 12 of their last 19 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Philadelphia 76ers go in as clear favourites.