Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers to OT win over Pacers on October 28
- Tyrese Maxey scored a season-high 45 points, including 10 points in overtime, leading the 76ers to their first win of the season.
- The Pacers struggled with offensive execution and were outrebounded by the 76ers 54-37, highlighting their current challenges.
- Maxey's performance has become crucial for Philadelphia, especially with key players sidelined due to injury.
On October 27, 2024, in Indianapolis, Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers to their first victory of the season against the Indiana Pacers with a final score of 118-114. Maxey scored an impressive 45 points, including 10 in overtime, demonstrating his critical role amidst the absence of injured stars Joel Embiid and Paul George. In the second half, he was particularly effective, scoring 14 of Philadelphia’s last 18 points in the third quarter. The game was competitive throughout, with Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton making a notable comeback from a scoreless game earlier in the week. He managed to tie the game at 105 with a three-pointer but missed two free throws late in overtime that could have tied the game again. Pascal Siakam contributed 17 points for Indiana. Philadelphia’s team showed resilience, rallying from a 102-97 deficit thanks to Maxey's late-game heroics, while Indiana struggled with their offensive rhythm despite their historical performance in previous seasons. The Pacers were outmatched on the boards, with the 76ers outrebounding them 54-37, including a significant 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Both teams are looking to improve as the season progresses, with Philadelphia set to host the Detroit Pistons next and Indiana facing the Orlando Magic on the road. The game highlighted Maxey's growing leadership role and foreshadowed challenges ahead for the Pacers without consistent offensive execution.