Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers - December 12, 2025

IND

105

FinalDec 12

115

PHI

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Teams

Pacers logo, Pacers 6-19, 1ST 31, 2ND 27, 3RD 32, 4TH 15, TOT 105

76ers logo, 76ers 14-10, 1ST 34, 2ND 29, 3RD 27, 4TH 25, TOT 115

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What's Buzzing

GreggDoyelStar

Pregame Pacers-Pelicans read. Reported and wrote this earlier today from New Orleans...

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NBA thinks Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin can't defend? He says he has a little something for ex-Pacers teammate Tyrese Haliburton tonight in opener. Look, it's what Mathurin told me an hour ago... https://t.co/49NiAJL5Zx

Indiana Pacers

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Blue & Gold in the stands in New Orleans 💙💛

DAZN US

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"THAT BUZZ IS BACK AGAIN" Eddie Gill details how the atmosphere around the Pacers is back to what it was when they made a run to the finals with a healthy Tyrese Haliburton 👀 Watch every local Pacers game only on DAZN📺 #Pacers #NBA

Richard Deitsch

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Six-plus years later: I still cannot believe Kawhi Leonard has returned to Toronto.

Richard Deitsch

Was trying to see what Kawhi Leonard was looking at when he hit the Game 7 winner. (I could not get Joel Embiid to give me what it actually looked like.)

Tony East

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It's Haliburton, Nembhard, Oubre, Siakam, and Zubac starting today in New Orleans. Nesmith is here and made the trip, McConnell did not.

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Indiana Pacers	+5.5 -112	O 220.5 -114	+188
Philadelphia 76ers	-5.5 -108	U 220.5 -106	-225

thesixersense.com•57m

76ers newcomers nail first impression vs KnicksEach new Philadelphia 76ers acquisition played a strong role in the win against the New York Knicks.

Bleacher Report•1h

LeBron's 76ers Debut Card 🔥Topps reveals special 1-of-1 card featuring game-worn shooting sleeve, auto from The King 📸

www.phillyvoice.com•2h

Full injury reports for Sixers-Cavaliers on ThursdayThe Sixers have already been hit with a slew of frontcourt injuries.

Bleacher Report•2h

Curry Talks LeBron RecruitmentWarriors star felt they had 'a shot' until final decision was announced

Opening Week NBA Rumors👂

🍿 Major storylines to watch 🤕 Questions surround Porziņģis 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

Bleacher Report•3h

Austin Reaves Explains LeBron HateAR breaks down why Luka's arrival was embraced more by Lakers fans compared to LBJ's 📲

Bleacher Report•2h

Triple H x Hali Hype Vid 🔥Pacers star's return to the hardwood narrated by WWE legend 🎥

thesixersense.com•4h

76ers' Joel Embiid is pushing an agenda the NBA thought was long goneJoel Embiid is back to being the defensive anchor for the 76ers, and that bodes well for the team's title hopes.

www.si.com•4h

Two 76ers Concerns Arose During Season-Opening Win Over KnicksThe Philadelphia 76ers started off the 2026-27 NBA season on the right foot with a 106-100 win over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. It was an impr

www.phillyvoice.com•5h

These Sixers know they're different, and just getting startedWhen push came to shove, Joel Embiid and the Sixers held the line against a Knicks team that used to blow right past them.

Bleacher Report•5h

Maxey Crashed Bron Chalk Toss 🤣76ers guard still getting used to life with new teammate 🎥

Bleacher Report•6h

Embiid Learning From LeBron76ers center wants to understand 'championship mentality' (The Athletic)

Bleacher Report•7h

Embiid Honest About Injuries76ers big man says he was 'miserable’ and ‘depressed' dealing with setbacks (The Athletic)

www.libertyballers.com•7h

Sixers-Knicks takeaways: This crazy experiment might not be so crazyIt’s only one game, but the Sixers showed glimpses of the team they can become.

www.si.com•7h

4 Knicks Concerns After Disappointing Loss vs. 76ersUnfortunately, the Knicks' championship celebration Tuesday ended on a sour note, as the team fell 106-100 to the 76ers. Even worse, it wasn't the type of loss

thesixersense.com•8h

76ers wasted no time addressing last season's biggest weaknessThe Philadelphia 76ers showed encouraging signs that they have addressed last season’s biggest flaw in their opening-night win over the New York Knicks.

www.libertyballers.com•9h

Led by a spry Joel Embiid, Sixers’ defense passes first testThanks in large part to Joel Embiid, the Sixers answered the bell on opening night defensively.

www.si.com•10h

Grading Every 76ers Player After Win vs. KnicksThe Knicks commenced their championship ring ceremony less than a half hour before tip-off against the 76ers on Tuesday night. Each player received his ring and

www.phillyvoice.com•10h

Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Sixers make an adjustment and an opening-night statementWith one critical halftime tweak, the Sixers righted their ship defensively and set the stage for a terrific season-opening win over the New York Knicks.

www.phillyvoice.com•10h

LeBron James: 'Doing the sh-t I preach' is how Sixers can build championship work ethicAfter helping the Sixers knock off the defending champs on opening night, LeBron James explains how to build that title work ethic.

Bleacher Report•13h

Every NBA Team's Top 3 Trade Targets This Season 🎯The players who should be on the Pacers' list 📲

www.si.com•10h

Predicting Every Pelicans Player's Minutes on Opening Night vs. PacersThe New Orleans Pelicans showed that they were willing to defend this preseason. They also showed how little that improvement will matter if they cannot generat

Bleacher Report•1mo

Latest Top 10 NBA Free Agents Available 🙋Ranking the best players still on the market 📲

www.si.com•11h

76ers Got Great Signs From Anfernee Simons in First Game With TeamThe Philadelphia 76ers kicked off the 2026-27 NBA season with an encouraging 106-100 victory over the defending-champion New York Knicks in their building. The

Bleacher Report•12h

Bron Goes OFF on Knicks Fan 😳Audio of heated MSG trash talk revealed. Tap to watch 🎥

thesixersense.com•11h

76ers rightfully refused to cap LeBron James, Joel Embiid vs KnicksThe Philadelphia 76ers had a rumored plan for LeBron James and Joel Embiid's minutes that they didn't stick to.

Bleacher Report•12h

LeBron's Debut Stat Lines 🔢How James' first Sixers game compares to firsts with other teams 📲

www.si.com•12h

3 reasons to watch the Indiana Pacers' season opener against the PelicansINDIANAPOLIS -- The Pacers officially start their season tonight when they take on the Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. It has b

www.si.com•12h

Grading Every Knick After Loss vs. 76ersBefore their season opener last night, the New York Knicks raised the banner on their 2026 title, their first in 53 years. Between that and their bangingly blin

www.libertyballers.com•18h

Sixers Bell Ringer: Philly win portends great things to come in victory over defending champsThe Sixers’ season got off to a roaring success with a tight win in a playoff-like atmosphere at the Garden.

thesixersense.com•20h

Joel Embiid chips away at negative narrative in 76ers' big win vs KnicksPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid put together a strong offensive showing against the Knicks.

thesixersense.com•20h

76ers just gave skeptics a reason to take their title hopes seriouslyThe Philadelphia 76ers knocked off the Knicks on the road in their first game with their new-look roster.

www.libertyballers.com•20h

Banner night for new-look Sixers with win over defending champs at MSGThe Knicks got their rings, but the Sixers’ star-studded starting five took home the win.

www.phillyvoice.com•20h

In debuts of LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Sixers spoil Knicks' ring nightAs every game between these two teams is, Tuesday's season opener between the Sixers and Knicks was an instant classic.

Bron, JB Cook Knicks in Debuts 👨‍🍳

New-look 76ers drop defending champs on ring night

Bleacher Report•21h

Bron Reacts to 24th Season 💪The King 'blessed' to still be able to play at this level 🎥

Bleacher Report•21h

76ers Beat Knicks in LeBron's Debut 😤Philly sends message to New York rivals in season-opening matchup 📲

Bleacher Report•1d

76ers Take Over MSG in Opener 🔔LeBron's strong debut helps Philly top defending champs. Highlights and reactions 📲

76ers Ruin Knicks' Ring Night 😈

New York's title defense starts with loss after Maxey drops 28 to secure win in LeBron's Philly debut

thesixersense.com•22h

It took just one half for the 76ers to expose their glaring weakness The 76ers immediately exposed their biggest weakness in the first half of their season opener against the Knicks.

Pic of JB-LeBron Alley-Oop 🤩

Bleacher Report

22h

@BleacherReport

Jaylen Brown tried recreating the LeBron-Wade photo 🤣😭

JB Lob to Bron 🔥

23h

Two key players to miss Pacers season opener against PelicansINDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Pacers start their season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night. After a dreadful 19-63 seasons, the team is

www.phillyvoice.com•1d

WATCH: Jaylen Brown scores first basket as member of SixersJaylen Brown's 11th NBA season – his first in Philadelphia – is officially underway.

www.phillyvoice.com•1d

WATCH: LeBron James plays bully ball to score first basket for SixersLeBron James' 24th NBA season – and his first as a member of the Sixers – is officially underway.

www.libertyballers.com•1d

This is the best chance Joel Embiid will ever haveJoel Embiid wants to win. Well, he’ll never have a better opportunity.

thesixersense.com•1d

76ers' Joel Embiid must hate-watch the Knicks' ceremonyPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid doesn't want to watch the New York Knicks raise the banner. Forget that.

Bron Pulls Up for Sixers Debut 👑

NBA

@NBA

LEBRON ARRIVES FOR HIS SIXERS DEBUT ‼️ @KingJames begins his NBA-record Year 24 TONIGHT against the Knicks at 7pm/et on NBC and Peacock 🍿

thesixersense.com•1d

Mike Gansey makes first head-scratching move after 76ers' blockbuster summerPhiladelphia 76ers President of Basketball Ops Mike Gansey had a great summer, but he finally made a move worth questioning.

thesixersense.com•1d

Dean Wade injury hits the 76ers with the worst possible timingTalk about the worst timing possible.

www.si.com•1d

Knicks' Champions Night Shirt Is Causing a Commotion Before 76ers ClashThere are plenty of big storylines before the Knicks take on the 76ers Tuesday night. How do the starters look after a long and draining playoff run? Will Phila

Bleacher Report•1d

Bron's Year 24 Patch 🪡Some jersey patches from historic season will be included in trading cards 📸

Bleacher Report•1d

Silver: LeBron Helicopter FineNBA commish says 'no rules issue' if 76ers aren't involved

www.libertyballers.com•1d

Embrace the excitement, Sixers fansThe emotions of this year’s opener are different in a good way.

www.si.com•1d

The real reason Ryan Rollins got mad at Tyrese Haliburton is ridiculousINDIANAPOLIS -- There is no love lost between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks, but apparently, all it takes to reignite this rivalry is a little tug on a

thesixersense.com•1d

Anfernee Simons is toying with his status vs Knicks in true 76ers fashionYou know that Philadelphia 76ers season is back when you're unsure about multiple players' availability ahead of the game. The Sixers are going into opening ni

Wild NBA Predictions 🫨

SCORCHING takes for MVP, ROY and a surprise champion

Bleacher Report•1d

Rule Changes and New NBA Cup FormatQuick explainer of what's new in 2026-27 season

Bleacher Report•1d

Sixers Out to Spoil Knicks' Ring Night 😈KCP says Philly want to be the one to give the Knicks their first loss 🎥

www.phillyvoice.com•1d

Sixers release hype video ahead of 2026-27 season openerThe Sixers kick off their season on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, where LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will make their team debuts.

www.phillyvoice.com•1d

Three questions for Nick Nurse to answer in Sixers' season opener against KnicksWhile Tuesday's opener vs. the Knicks will be one of 82 regular-season matchups for the 2026-27 Sixers, there is no doubt that a win would create a loud statement.

Bleacher Report•1d

Knicks-Sixers Tix Nearly $2K 💸Get-in price for ring ceremony at a premium

www.libertyballers.com•1d

Liberty Ballers staff predictions for the Sixers’ 2026-27 seasonThe Liberty Ballers staff weighs in with their predictions for how the Sixers’ eagerly anticipated 2026-27 campaign will pan out.

www.si.com•1d

How Dominick Barlow’s Just-Extended Absence Impacts 76ers’ Start to SeasonNothing could dim anticipation for the new-look 76ers’ season opener against the Knicks at 7 p.m. ET, but there was a slight buzzkill on Monday evening. Philade

thesixersense.com•1d

Dominick Barlow setback gives the 76ers another problem they do not needThe 76ers have to deal with another injury with Dominick Barlow, which is a major blow to them early in the season.

www.libertyballers.com•1d

Join us for the 2026-27 Sixers season on the SB Nation appOur new game chats are perfect for the return of NBA season.

Bleacher Report•1d

Bold Predictions for 2026-27 NBA Season 🔮Expect the 76ers' vision to fall well short of expectations 📲

www.si.com•1d

3 76ers Who Might Be Quiet in Season Opener vs. KnicksEvery rotation player for the Philadelphia 76ers will be eager to start the season with a productive performance when they kick things off against the defending

Bleacher Report•1d

New NBA Power Rankings 🔢Where the 76ers stand as one of the top teams in the league 📲

www.phillyvoice.com•1d

Previewing Sixers-Knicks: Which team will make statement on opening night?How does someone covering the defending champions see the Sixers stacking up against the Knicks?

www.phillyvoice.com•1d

Sixers mailbag: Making predictions for the 2026-27 seasonMaking predictions with help from your creative questions and intriguing over/under exercises.

Bleacher Report•1d

The 10 Biggest Contract Extensions in NBA History 💸Where Jaylen Brown stands among players who earned the most ➡️

www.libertyballers.com•1d

Season of a lifetime begins as Sixers face defending champion KnicksA new star-studded era of Sixers basketball gets underway as Philadelphia looks to spoil New York’s banner ceremony night.

www.si.com•1d

3 Items That Should Be on 76ers' Wishlist for Opening Game TuesdayFor fans in Philadelphia, the wait is finally over. The new-look 76ers will open the regular season against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Sixers fans ha

Bleacher Report•2d

Offseason Grades for Every Team 🔠Assessing how all 30 teams did in managing their roster ➡️

thesixersense.com•1d

Knicks' harsh Bruce Brown decision gives 76ers a clean shot at an upgradeThe 76ers have an opportunity to pursue Bruce Brown later after the Knicks cut him before the regular season begins.

thesixersense.com•1d

76ers should have tried to pull strings to acquire discarded Knicks bigThe 76ers could have made a play for Tony Bradley but instead went with Tacko Fall, which is a risky bet.

thesixersense.com•1d

76ers won't wait to make an obvious decision on VJ Edgecombe's futureHeading into the 2026 NBA season opener on the road against the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers made an announcement regarding the sophomore guard, VJ E

www.libertyballers.com•2d

Dominick Barlow out with back injury to start regular season, will be reevaluated in two weeksThe hits just keep coming in the injury department for the Sixers’ bench unit.

www.phillyvoice.com•2d

Sixers exercise VJ Edgecombe's third-year team option for 2027-28 seasonVJ Edgecombe will make $12,219,840 in 2027-28.

www.phillyvoice.com•2d

Full injury reports for Sixers-Knicks on TuesdayThe Sixers' first initial injury report of the 2026-27 season lists multiple key reserves.

thesixersense.com•2d

76ers get ultimate vindication for passing on Dalton Knecht in 2024 draftSome thought the Philadelphia 76ers made the wrong decision in 2024 by drafting Jared McCain over Dalton Knecht.

Bleacher Report•2d

NBA Opening Night Rosters 🔒All 30 squads set ahead of Tuesday's tripleheader 📲

www.si.com•2d

5 Things from Pacers Training Camp Day 9INDIANAPOLIS -- With the preseason in the rearview mirror, all eyes are focused on the start of the regular season -- a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans an

Bleacher Report•2d

Extension Deadline Madness 🤯Track all latest news and analysis with rumor mill heating up ➡️

thesixersense.com•2d

76ers don't seem to be leaving Knicks guessing about VJ Edgecombe's statusPhiladelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe has been in practice action before the opener.

www.si.com•2d

3 Key Matchups for 76ers in Season Opener vs. KnicksThe new-look Philadelphia 76ers will kick off the 2026-27 NBA season against the defending-champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. I

thesixersense.com•2d

76ers interest in Moussa Cisse gets snapped but hints at brewing distrustThe 76ers will not be playing it safe.

www.si.com•2d

What are the biggest concerns for the Pacers this season?INDIANAPOLIS -- With their eyes set on winning a championship, the Pacers have built a roster that is capable of doing just that, but that doesn't dismiss that

www.si.com•2d

Why Meleek Thomas May Get Opening Night Mins vs SixersMeleek Thomas has looked sharp during his time with the Cavaliers. It was a bit surprising that he fell to the second-round of the draft, and it was Cleveland’s

Bleacher Report•2d

LeBron, Nike Both Eyed Knicks 👀Brand wanted to see James with Knicks before he entered NBA (ESPN)

Bleacher Report•2d

Bron's Call With Nick Nurse 📞Inside the conversation that sold James on 76ers. The Athletic has more 📲

thesixersense.com•2d

Mavericks make a decision that will have 76ers players feeling at easeIt seems the Philadelphia 76ers' roster is set, but there was a small threat to the trio of two-way players on Sunday night. When NBA insider Marc Stein release

www.libertyballers.com•2d

Report: Sixers ‘would have strong interest’ in center Moussa CisseThe 6-foot-11 Cisse is a name to watch as the Sixers look to bring in another backup center option.

www.libertyballers.com•2d

Tacko Fall is a unique player with a unique opportunityTacko Fall would be the third player 7-foot-6 or taller to suit up for the Sixers.

www.libertyballers.com•2d

5 Sixers predictions for the 2026-27 regular seasonThe regular season is upon us.

thesixersense.com•2d

76ers don't need to beat the Knicks on opening night to make fans dreamPhiladelphia 76ers fans will want to defeat the New York Knicks on the NBA's opening night, but a loss won't define their season.

www.phillyvoice.com•2d

5 Sixers thoughts: What did we learn during training camp and preseason?What did the Sixers accomplish over the last three weeks, and where do they go from here?

Bleacher Report•2d

NBA Stars with Most on the Line This Season 🫡Breaking down why Jaylen Brown will be facing enormous pressure to elevate Philly 📲

Bleacher Report•2d

Final Record Predictions for Every NBA Team 🔮How the Pacers will fare this season ➡️

www.si.com•2d

3 Reasons Why 76ers Could Have a Rough Start to the Regular SeasonExpectations are high in Philly, but the 76ers may take time to hit their stride, meaning fans should prepare for some rough patches.

thesixersense.com•2d

76ers need Joel Embiid to lean into his best role player abilitiesIf the Philadelphia 76ers want to be at their best, they need Joel Embiid to lean into his best role-player traits.

Bleacher Report•3d

Ben Simmons Tore AchillesKings guard believed to have suffered season-ending injury at practice

thesixersense.com•2d

Tobias Harris redeems reputation without being seen through a 76ers lensFormer Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris was labeled as the league's most underrated pick up for the Spurs.

Bleacher Report•3d

Ben Blasts Ex-76ers Exec 🫣Simmons not holding back on end of his Philly tenure

www.si.com•3d

Indiana Pacers Preseason Winners and Losers: Who Helped Their Stock?INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers preseason came to an end on Friday after a 128-127 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a successful preseason despit

thesixersense.com•3d

Daryl Morey didn't catch enough heat for botching Ben Simmons situation Former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons had a lot to say about the Daryl Morey situation.

Bleacher Report•3d

Paul George Quote on Celtics 💚PG13 says he rediscovered 'love' for basketball after trade to Boston

thesixersense.com•3d

76ers' Tacko Fall decision doesn't indicate he's ready to contribute right awayThe Philadelphia 76ers officially added Tacko Fall, but not because he can be ready right away.

www.si.com•3d

76ers Look In-House to Address Their Depleted Front-Court DepthThe 76ers kept Tacko Fall around as they navigate their center options ahead of the regular season. Here's how his presence impacts the team moving forward.

Bleacher Report•3d

JB Reveals Fav NBA Purchase 🪉76ers star showing off his musical side

thesixersense.com•3d

NBA GMs aren't totally buying into the hype of LeBron's 76ers impactPhiladelphia 76ers star LeBron James was not considered to be the most impactful addition by NBA GMs this offseason.

thesixersense.com•3d

Joel Embiid just gave 76ers critics something they can easily twist againJoel Embiid is bound to draw reactionary flak about his most recent comment about the 76ers not needing their stars to sacrifice.

www.si.com•3d

3 76ers Who Might Be Entering Their Final Season With the TeamThe onset of the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner, and for some Philadelphia 76ers players, the campaign could represent their swan song in Philade

thesixersense.com•3d

Jimmy Butler stokes old tensions with his pointed message for 76ersFormer 76ers star Jimmy Butler adds fuel to his tension with the franchise following his latest comment about the new-look Philly squad.

www.libertyballers.com•4d

Sixers sign Tacko Fall to two-way contractYour best source for quality Philadelphia 76ers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

thesixersense.com•4d

Predicting 76ers' final depth chart and rotation vs New York KnicksThe Philadelphia 76ers are finalizing their roster and rotation before taking on the New York Knicks.

www.si.com•4d

Pacers waive three players before regular seasonINDIANAPOLIS -- With the Pacers preseason and training camp officially in the books, Indiana had to make three small roster moves. Before training camp began,

www.phillyvoice.com•4d

LeBron James' passing wizardry, Joel Embiid finds his footing and more from Sixers' preseason finaleThe Sixers are on to Game 1 at Madison Square Garden. But first, how did Friday's preseason finale set the stage?

thesixersense.com•4d

LeBron didn't care about the 76ers' last preseason game, because obviouslyLeBron James looked like he didn't care about the Philadelphia 76ers' last preseason game, because why would he?

www.si.com•4d

3 Key Takeaways From 76ers' Preseason Finale vs. Celtics The Philadelphia 76ers capped off preseason play with a 125-120 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday Night. The Sixers finished the preseason with a re

thesixersense.com•4d

Tacko Fall could be a two-way with a rare opportunity on 76ersThe Philadelphia 76ers are signing Tacko Fall to a two-way contract, giving him a rare opportunity.

www.phillyvoice.com•4d

Report: Sixers signing Tacko Fall to two-way contractIn the wake of Ariel Hukporti's season-ending torn Achilles and a slew of frontcourt injuries, Tacko Fall seems to have won a job by default.

www.phillyvoice.com•4d

Sixers waive Jameer Nelson Jr. and Dillon Jones after Tacko Fall wins two-way contract spotThe Sixers brought a slew of players into training camp to contend for the team's third and final two-way contract. Tacko Fall won the job.

Bleacher Report•4d

Sixers to Sign Tacko Fall7'6" big man agrees to two-way deal with Philly (Shams)