The Indiana Pacers lost their fifth game of the season while giving the Philadelphia 76ers their first win.
The Good: The Indiana Pacers fought, like they always do. Fighting and getting 14 steals is good, but getting outrebounded 54-40 isn’t.
Unfortunately, it didn’t end the way they wanted. Nothing else good in this one.
The Bad: The Pacers are now the first team to lose to the Philadelphia this season. The game went to overtime (again) and will now have to battle tired legs with a game tomorrow night against Boston.
MVP: Joel Embiid. Shot poorly (6-18), but was the go-to guy down the stretch for the Sixers and willed them to their first victory of the season.
LVP: Myles Turner. Early foul trouble was the beginning of a rough night for Myles Turner. He struggled to be effective and had just 2 points through 4 quarters. Hit a big three in overtime, but soon after fouled out of the game.
X-Factor: Ersan Ilyasova. Played like a veteran and really was the catalyst for a late Sixers run after making a four-point play. He finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds.