Matchup History
Historically speaking, the Philadelphia 76ers hold a commanding advantage over the Indiana Pacers. In the 201 regular season contests between the teams, the 76ers boast a 112-89 record.
The rivalry dates back to 1976 when the Pacers joined the NBA as a result of the ABA-NBA merger. That year, George McGinnis, who had previously played for Indiana in the ABA, was named All-NBA First Team in his debut season with the Sixers. In his three seasons with the team, he was selected to two NBA All-Star games and was joined on the roster by fellow ABA alumni Julius Erving and Caldwell Jones. In 1977, he averaged 14.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game in the playoffs, helping to lead the 76ers to an Eastern Conference Championship.
McGinnis is one of six Hall of Fame players, others including Alex English, Reggie Miller, and Chris Mullin, who played multiple seasons for the Pacers, contributing to the history between these two teams.
During the 2022-23 season the Sixers and Pacers faced off on four occasions, with the 76ers sweeping the series 4-0. Tyrese Maxey accomplished a career milestone against Indiana, scoring his 1,000th field goal made. In their final matchup of the season on March 18, Embiid and Maxey combined for 62 points against the Pacers, leading the Sixers to their 141-121 victory over the Pacers.
In the 2023-24 season, the 76ers faced the Pacers in three games, ending the season 1-2 against the Pacers. In their first game on November 12, the Sixers were victorious against the Pacers, with the help of Tyrese Maxey who scored a then-career-high 50 points!
The Sixers faced the Pacers for their first matchup of the 2024-25 season on October 27, winning in overtime. Tyrese Maxey recorded 45 points to lead the Sixers to a victory. The Sixers headed back to Indianapolis for their January 18 matchup, falling to the Pacers 102-115. They finished their season series on March 14 in Philadelphia, losing 100-112.
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