The Philadelphia 76ers (13-10) host the struggling Indiana Pacers (6-18) at Xfinity Mobile Arena, aiming to capitalize on a four-day layoff and home-court edge against a Pacers squad reeling from key injuries. Philly, sixth in the East, seeks to rebound from a narrow loss to the Lakers while leaning on Tyrese Maxey’s scoring outburst and Joel Embiid’s probable return. Indiana, mired in the East’s basement, battles without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, forcing Pascal Siakam into a heavier usage role amid a middling recent stretch. This Central Division tilt projects as a Sixers rout, but the Pacers’ resilience could keep it within striking distance in a potential bounce-back spot.
Venue and Game Details
Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (capacity: 21,000). The Sixers’ revamped downtown staple has been a fortress this season (7-7 home), with its passionate fanbase amplifying Philly’s top-10 defensive rating at home.
Tipoff: 7:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast: NBCS-PH (Sixers regional), FDSIN (Pacers regional) (TV); NBA League Pass (streaming). Radio: Pacers Radio Network (1070 The Fan) and Sixers Radio Network (97.5 The Fanatic).
Injury Report
Injuries continue to hobble both sides, with Indiana’s backcourt decimated by Haliburton’s season-ending tear and Philly managing Embiid’s load. Updates as of December 11, 2025 (5:30 p.m. ET report)—monitor pre-tip for changes.
Indiana Pacers (6-18)
| Player | Position | Status | Injury | Notes |
| Tyrese Haliburton | PG | Out | Right Achilles Tendon; Tear | Season-ending from Finals; massive loss (24.5 PPG, 12.1 APG pre-injury). |
| Ben Sheppard | SG | Out | Calf; Strain | Missed last 10; shooter impacts spacing (37% 3PT). Est. return Dec 20. |
| Aaron Nesmith | SF | Out | Undisclosed | Rotational wing; out since Nov, defensive specialist. Est. return Dec 18. |
| Quenton Jackson | SG | Questionable | Right Hamstring; Strain | Two-way guard; practiced lightly, could see bench minutes if cleared. |
| Kam Jones | PG | Game-Time Decision | Undisclosed | Rookie depth; GTD per latest, adds playmaking if available. |
Philadelphia 76ers (13-10)
| Player | Position | Status | Injury | Notes |
| Joel Embiid | C | Probable | Left Knee; Injury Recovery | Limited to 9 games (18.2 PPG); four-day rest aids ramp-up—expect 25+ min. |
| Tyrese Maxey | PG | Probable | Illness | Scored 39 vs. LAL despite bug; full practice, no limitations projected. |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | SG | Out | Left Knee; Sprain | 12th straight miss since Nov 14; secondary scorer (15.2 PPG). |
| Trendon Watford | PF | Out | Left Adductor; Strain | Seventh absence; bench energy (8.4 PPG, 5.1 RPG) sorely missed. |
| Hunter Sallis | SG | Out | Right Shoulder; Sprain | Fourth straight out; rookie depth, impacts rotation. |
| Jared McCain | SG | Available | Thumb | Cleared after minor tweak; adds shooting off bench. |
Key Player Matchups
Philly’s star power overwhelms Indiana’s shorthanded lineup, but Siakam’s versatility tests the Sixers’ frontcourt depth. Watch these for tempo control in a game averaging 228 projected points.
Pacers SF Pascal Siakam vs. Sixers C Joel Embiid: Siakam (22.1 PPG, 7.8 RPG last 10) shoulders load sans Haliburton, averaging 26 PTS in recent wins. Embiid (probable, 18.2 PPG) dominates paint (top-5 blocks); Siakam’s midrange exploits if Embiid sits—Philly yields 48% FG to forwards.
Pacers PG Andrew Nembhard vs. Sixers PG Tyrese Maxey: Nembhard (15.2 PPG, 5.1 APG) steps up as primary creator (team-high 28% usage); Maxey (31.5 PPG, 7.2 APG) torches guards (46.7% FG)—his 39 vs. LAL highlights explosion, but Nembhard’s D holds opponents to 42% on isos.
Pacers SG Bennedict Mathurin vs. Sixers SG Quentin Grimes: Mathurin (18.4 PPG, 35% 3PT) thrives in transition; Grimes (16.5 PPG, 37.1% 3PT) locks down wings (1.2 SPG)—Philly’s 8th-ranked perimeter D tests Mathurin’s 44% eFG.
Pacers C Myles Turner vs. Sixers PF Andre Drummond: Turner (15.8 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 2.1 BPG) anchors rim; Drummond (7.7 PPG, 9.4 RPG) bullies boards (9th double-double)—Pacers allow 12.4 offensive RPG, vulnerable to Philly’s glass work.
Matchups tilt Philly’s way with health, but Indiana’s grit could force OT if Siakam erupts.
Team Records and Recent Form
Philly holds a comfortable mid-table spot, while Indiana fights lottery odds amid a brutal injury toll. Sixers face the 8th-toughest schedule; Pacers the 22nd.
| Team | Record | Conf. Record | Streak | Division Rank |
| Indiana Pacers | 6-18 | 1-12 | W2 | 4th Central |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 13-10 | 8-6 | L1 | 2nd Atlantic |
Recent Form (Last 5 Games)
Indiana: 2-3. Wins: 116-105 vs. SAC (Dec 9, Siakam 28 PTS), 120-105 @ CHI (Dec 6, Mathurin 22). Losses: 135-120 vs. DEN (Dec 4, turnover woes 18), 135-119 vs. CLE (Dec 2, defense leaked 135), 112-108 @ TOR (Nov 29 est.). Offense: 113.4 PPG; Defense: 122.6 allowed. Haliburton absence craters assists (down 8/gm).
Philadelphia: 3-2. Wins: 116-101 @ MIL (Dec 5, Maxey 32), 124-112 vs. BKN (Dec 3), 118-114 @ IND (Oct 27 opener). Losses: 112-108 vs. LAL (Dec 7, Embiid 16 PTS), 109-105 @ BOS (Nov 29). Offense: 115.2 PPG; Defense: 110.4 allowed. Strong at home (7-7, +5.2 margin).
Sixers’ balance edges Pacers’ inconsistency.
Series History
Philly owns the all-time edge in this 200-game rivalry (dating to 1976 ABA merger), but Indiana has won 4 of the last 7. Games average 224.8 total points, with overs 6-4 last 10. Pacers swept the 2024-25 series 3-1.
| All-Time Record | Sixers Wins | Pacers Wins | Last 10 (2016-2025) |
| Sixers 111-89 | 111 | 89 | Pacers 6-4 |
Notable: Pacers’ 121-107 win (Dec 13, 2024); Sixers’ 118-114 upset (Oct 27, 2024). Home teams 7-3 SU last 10; Sixers 5-2 ATS as fave.
Betting Trends
Sixers 12-11 ATS (7-4 as 7+ fave); Pacers 10-13-1 ATS (6-5-1 as dog). Series: Overs 6-4 last 10; home faves cover 60%.
Game Odds
Indiana Pacers 224.5
Philadelphia Sixers – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, December 11, 2025
