- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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The Indiana Pacers (6-18) travel to Xfinity Mobile Arena this Friday to challenge the Philadelphia 76ers (13-10).
The Pacers recently faced off against the Kings, securing a 116-105 victory. They ended the night with a field goal percentage of 43.7% (38 out of 87) and sank 14 of 35 attempts from three-point range. From the free throw line, they were excellent, making 26 of 28 attempts for an impressive 92.9%. On the rebound front, Indiana gathered 41 boards, 10 of which were offensive. They also recorded 25 assists, forced 19 turnovers, and snagged 14 steals. Defensively, the Pacers allowed the Kings to shoot 46.6% (41 of 88), while Sacramento tallied 28 assists and 6 steals. The Kings secured 51 total rebounds (15 offensive, 36 defensive) and blocked 7 shots. Sacramento shot 69.6% from the free throw line, nailing 16 of their 23 attempts, and managed to hit 7 of their 22 three-point tries. Regarding fouls, the Pacers committed 15, while the Kings totaled 18 fouls.
Andrew Nembhard was pivotal in this victory, finishing with 28 points on 10 of 18 shooting. He logged 33 minutes on the court and pulled down 4 rebounds, also contributing 12 assists at a shooting rate of 55.6%.
The Pacers come into this game with a record of 6-18 this season. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit 22.9 fouls as a team. Indiana secures an average of 44.0 rebounds per outing and has accumulated 563 assists so far, ranking 28th in the league. They connect on 33.2% of three-point attempts (290 out of 874) and shoot 77.5% from the charity stripe. Their scoring average is 111.3 points per game, placing them 29th in the league, while shooting 43.4% from the floor.
Defensively, the Pacers force 14.2 turnovers per game and average 22.3 personal fouls. They yield 33.4% from three-point territory and currently rank 24th in points allowed per game (118.8). Indiana gives up a field goal percentage of 47.7% (1,018 out of 2,133) and surrenders 47.3 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 6th in the league for assists allowed, with a total of 601.
In their last outing, the 76ers faced a tough defeat against the Lakers, ending the game 112-108. Philadelphia secured 37 defensive boards alongside 17 offensive rebounds for a total of 54. They turned the ball over 6 times while recording 5 steals. The Lakers committed 22 fouls, granting the 76ers 26 free throw attempts, of which they converted 23 for a success rate of 88.5%. From beyond the arc, the 76ers made 13 of 36 attempts (36.1%). Overall, they shot 36 out of 102 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 35.3%. Defensively, Philadelphia allowed the Lakers to connect on 41 of 85 attempts, which led to a shooting percentage of 48.2%. The Lakers shot 36.1% from three and converted 17 of their 27 free throw attempts (63.0%). In terms of rebounding, Philadelphia allowed Los Angeles to collect 52 boards (8 offensive).
Tyrese Maxey was a key player for the 76ers, hitting 11 of 24 shots for a field goal percentage of 45.8% along with 7 rebounds. Maxey finished the game with 28 points in 39 minutes and contributed 9 assists.
This season, the 76ers are 13-10 overall. On offense, they boast a shooting percentage of 45.6%, placing them 23rd in the NBA. Philadelphia has tallied 2,689 points this season (averaging 116.9 per game) and collects 45.0 rebounds per game. They facilitate 25.5 assists per contest (19th in the league) and average 14.7 turnovers. The 76ers commit 21.0 fouls per game while achieving a solid 81.5% from the free throw line.
On defense, Philadelphia ranks 15th in points per game allowed, surrendering 116.1. They force 14.4 turnovers each game and permit opponents to shoot 46.4% from the field (11th in the league). The defense allows 34.3% shooting from three (297 of 866) and opponents make 76.6% of their free throw attempts. They yield 27.3 assists and 44.9 total rebounds per game, ranking them 22nd and 21st in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Indiana
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