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Breakout games by Joel Embiid, Paul George leads 76ers past Pacers

Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points as the Philadelphia 76ers topped the visiting Indiana Pacers 115-105 on Friday night. Playing in just his 10th game of the season, Embiid surpassed his previous high of 29 points while getting help from Paul George (season-high 23 points) and VJ Edgecombe (22 points).

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Older 76ers step up without Tyrese Maxey for win over Pacers

Philadelphia 76ers' leading scorer Tyrese Maxey missed his first game of the season Friday night. Thankfully, the team's other, older All-Stars were ready to pick up the slack in a 115-105 win over the Indiana Pacers.

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Keyonte George makes Jazz history in win over Grizzlies

Lakers' Austin Reaves out at least one week with mild calf strain

One painful play symbolizes Clippers' entire miserable season

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey celebrates Joel Embiid’s success vs. Pacers amid illness

Philadelphia 76ers star point guard Tyrese Maxey did not play in Friday’s 115-105 win versus the Indiana Pacers because of illness, but he is still making sure to support his teammates.

Joel Embiid News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Joel Embiid flashes vintage form with insane step-back 3

The Philadelphia 76ers have been managing the knee injury to Joel Embiid this season, but the former All-Star big man showed a bit of his vintage form against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey To Miss First Game Of Season Friday

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey will miss his first game of the 2025/26 season on Friday against Indiana, tweets Tony Jones of The Athletic. Maxey, who was initially listed as probable before being downgraded to questionable and then out, is dealing with an unspecified illness.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 12

Sixers' VJ Edgecombe Named to ESPN's NBA 25-Under-25

ESPN dropped its latest NBA 25-under-25 rankings on Friday, which ranked the league's top 25 players under the age of 25 "based on long-term potential." Although Tyrese Maxey was too old to qualify—he turned 25 in early November—his backcourt teammate made the cut.

Andre Drummond News / Liberty Ballers / December 12

Andre Drummond has proven to be the biggest pleasant surprise for the Sixers

With the NBA Cup providing a break in the schedule for the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week, it was a good time to reflect on the first quarter of the regular season.

Paul George News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12

'He’s a Warrior' – Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George is Not Worried About Co-Star’s Insane Workload

Tyrese Maxey has blossomed into a franchise player for the Philadelphia 76ers. But with it comes the responsibility of carrying the team every game, leaving the fans concerned about his workload.

Tyrese Maxey News / Athlon Sports / December 11

76ers Announce Tyrese Maxey News on Thursday

Tyrese Maxey is the only player who has suited up in all of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 23 games this season. The 6-foot-2 guard is also leading the NBA in minutes played per game at 39.9.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / December 11

76ers looking for a ‘rhythm’ in matchup with Pacers

Joel Embiid and Paul George are working out the kinks as they continue to get acclimated to each other on the court. Embiid and George are expected to play in their third game together this season when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Tyrese Maxey News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 11

How Tyrese Maxey's Jump At The Rim Is Spearheading His Leap To Superstardom

When Jabari Walker watches from the sideline, he can't help but feel like a fan. It's a charming, humanizing effect. One that levels Walker, a 99th-percentile athlete, with just about every other person in the building.

Jared McCain News / Bleacher Report / December 9

Watch: Luka & Jared McCain swapped jerseys (via @jaredmccain024)

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

Why 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe was so excited to get LeBron James’ jersey despite taking L because of him

Despite losing, Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe will never forget playing against Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James for the first time, getting his jersey after Sunday’s 112-108 loss.