Sixers rally past Pacers

Sports · Heat 3.3 / 10 · 2 shows · 13m airtime

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on October 28, 2026, coming back from 13 down in the third quarter. Tyrese Maxey finished with 27 points and hit two late threes, Joel Embiid had 21 and 11, and Anthony Simons scored 20 off the bench. The discussion has since widened from Maxey as the closer to his overall load: he leads the Sixers in minutes, points, field goals, threes and usage. Philadelphia's turnover problem remains part of the argument.

How 2 podcasts covered it

1. Nightcap, 2026-10-29 (29:13 to 40:23)
   Argues Maxey closes games for Philadelphia
   Recaps the Sixers' 114-109 comeback over Indiana and makes the case that Maxey, not LeBron or Embiid, closes games. Stays inside the box score and the turnover complaint.
   New angle: Maxey leads the Sixers in minutes, points, field goals, threes and usage.
2. The Dan Patrick Show, 2026-10-29 (32:56 to 34:39)
   Reacts to the Pacers win and Maxey's case
   A caller's thanks to Ernie Johnson turns into a short conversation about the Sixers being Tyrese Maxey's team, with the hosts calling him the best player on the floor and the fastest on ball in the NBA. Reaction to the Pacers win, no new reporting.