Even without Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers proved to be resilient at home.
James Harden led the way with 26 points and eight assists, and Montrezl Harrell added 19 points and four blocked shots while Embiid sat out with left foot soreness in a 129-126 overtime win over Indiana on Wednesday.
The Sixers will now look for their fourth consecutive victory and their 12th in a row at home when they host the Chicago Bulls on Friday.
Dating to Nov. 7, the Sixers are 15-1 over their last 16 home games.
Their depth has been able to overcome key injuries to Harden and Tyrese Maxey.
Seven players reached double figures in scoring against the Pacers to mark a season high. If Embiid is unable to play against the Bulls, that depth will be welcomed starting with Harrell.
The Bulls will arrive in Philadelphia following a stirring 121-112 victory that snapped the Brooklyn Nets’ 12-game winning streak.
Patrick Williams and DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points apiece and Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 13 rebounds. Six players reached double figures in scoring.
The Bulls, who were playing without Javonte Green (right knee), lost Alex Caruso with a sprained right ankle late in the first quarter. Both were listed as questionable for Friday’s game.
The Bulls did receive a season-best point total from the ever-improving Williams, who also chased Kevin Durant defensively all night.
Williams set the tone early with 12 quick points.
In the end, the Bulls came up with a much-needed win following consecutive losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
