Indiana Pacers game preview: Pacers look to pick up first road win of season vs Philadelphia 76ers

Not many would have anticipated the Indiana Pacers to have a greater report than the Philadelphia 76ers by means of three video games, however that is actuality as the 2 groups face off tonight in The Metropolis of Brotherly Love.

The Pacers bought their first win of the season on Saturday night time towards the Detroit Pistons, enhancing to 1-2. The crew mounted lots of its points from their first two video games in that victory by balancing the rotation and organising function gamers for fulfillment. It was a win that the blue and gold can construct on.

That stated, the crew faces their greatest take a look at of the season tonight with the 76ers. Philly is 0-3, which features a nine-point loss to San Antonio on Saturday. Their poor begin is shocking to many. However they nonetheless have star energy and robust function gamers — they are going to be a troublesome take a look at for Indiana this night.

Viewing and Betting Data

Tip off time: 7 p.m. Jap Time

Location: Wells Fargo Middle, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The place to look at: NBA League Cross, Bally Sports activities Indiana/Bally Sports activities+, NBC Sports activities Philadelphia

Unfold and Over/Below: The Pacers are huge underdogs on this recreation as they’re +12.5 within the SI Sportsbook. The over/underneath for the sport is 229.5.

Pacers vs 76ers Damage Report

For the Pacers, Daniel Theis (proper knee) and Myles Turner (left ankle) are out. No different Pacers are listed on the damage report.

The 76ers damage report is empty. They’re wholesome and able to go.

Key Matchups

Isaiah Jackson vs Joel Embiid: Jackson moved into the beginning 5 for the Pacers on Saturday and he performed properly because the first-unit middle. Jackson completed with eight factors, 5 rebounds, and 5 blocks within the win.

Defending Joel Embiid shall be a very completely different set of duties for the younger huge man. Jackson is foul inclined, and Embiid is superb at attending to the road. Embiid can stretch the ground, and the jumpier Jackson falls for shot fakes on the perimeter usually.

As athletic and gifted because the Kentucky product is, Embiid is likely one of the greatest gamers within the league. Jackson may have his fingers full on each ends, and his capacity to maintain Embiid off of his spots or deny him the ball fully, to the extent that’s even potential, shall be essential tonight.

Buddy Hield vs James Harden: Hield solely performed quarter-hour in Indiana’s win on Saturday as head coach Rick Carlisle turned to defense-heavy lineups towards the Pistons. Hield nonetheless buried two threes within the recreation — he is a risk offensively always and might be a troublesome cowl for Sixers star James Harden.

However containing Harden shall be very troublesome for Hield. The previous MVP is averaging 26 factors, eight rebounds, and 9 assists per recreation for the 76ers up to now and is filling up the online from contained in the arc. Staying in entrance of Harden and making his area smaller shall be essential for Hield, and another Pacer who’s matched up with The Beard.

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