NBA: All-Star starter Tyrese Maxey's big night lifts 76ers over Pacers

Tyrese Maxey delivered a standout performance Monday, scoring 29 points, dishing out eight assists, and recording a career-high eight steals to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-104 win over the Indiana Pacers.

The victory came shortly after Maxey was announced as an All-Star Game starter for the first time in his career. He took control of the game in the final minutes, helping the Sixers snap a slump in which they had lost three of their previous four games.

Joel Embiid also had a strong showing, contributing 30 points and nine rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 18 points to support the team’s offense.

For Indiana, Andrew Nembhard scored 25 points and Pascal Siakam added 24. Jay Huff also contributed with 10 points, six rebounds, and three blocks. However, the Pacers struggled with turnovers, finishing the game with 24, including six by Aaron Nesmith and five by Nembhard.

The game was tightly contested until the final quarter. With Philadelphia leading 89-88 and just over eight minutes remaining, Maxey scored eight quick points to give the home team some breathing room. His floater capped an 8-1 run, extending the lead to 97-89.

Embiid later sank a 3-pointer to make it 100-91. Maxey followed with a layup and then assisted Embiid for an easy basket, pushing the lead into double digits. Jabari Walker capped the run with a 3-pointer that put the Sixers up 107-91.

Maxey set the tone early, scoring 11 points in the first quarter, while Embiid added 10. Philadelphia led 33-30 after the first period.

The Pacers briefly took control in the second quarter, going on a 13-1 run to lead 45-38 after a layup by Tony Bradley. Indiana led by as many as 10 points before VJ Edgecombe and Maxey helped Philadelphia close the gap to 55-50 by halftime.

In the third quarter, Huff’s 3-pointer gave Indiana a 58-51 advantage. The Sixers responded quickly, tying the game at 61-61 and later taking an 82-81 lead after three quarters.

Philadelphia’s strong finish secured the win and showcased Maxey’s rising star power.

—Field Level Media/Reuters