Lethal Combo: Embiid and Harden Power Sixers in High Scoring Win Over Pacers

• The Philadelphia 76ers edged past the Indiana Pacers in a high-scoring affair
• The Sixers and the Pacers combined for 290 points, with both teams shooting above 58%
• Embiid and Harden dissected the Pacers’ defense, leading the team in points and assists, respectively

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers were firing on all cylinders on Monday, with the two sides trading baskets non-stop.

The Sixers ultimately prevailed in the high-scoring duel, pulling off a 147-143 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Joel Embiid and James Harden led the way for the Sixers, who moved within two games of the reeling Boston Celtics for second place in the Eastern Conference standings.

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Embiid had another monster game, finishing with 42 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block.

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He shot 11 of 16 from the field and knocked down all his 19 free throw attempts. This was Embiid’s 11th 40-point outing this season, per ESPN.

He got some help from Harden, who nearly recorded a triple double. He scored 14 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out 20 assists.

A total of 13 players scored in double figures in this contest. The Sixers shot 58.5% from the field, while the Pacers shot 58.9% from the floor.

Sixers' run dooms Pacers

The game was closely contested, with neither team leading by more than six points through the first three quarters.

Philadelphia finally played some defense in the fourth quarter, unleashing a 10-0 run to turn a tied game into a 128-118 advantage with 7:49 remaining.

The Pacers managed to slice the deficit to four points with 52.1 seconds left but could not get any closer.

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The Sixers spoiled the spectacular performance by Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who finished with 40 points and 16 assists.

Sixers end Bucks' winning streak

Sports Brief recently reported on the Sixers’ comeback win against Milwaukee.

Harden and Embiid combined for 69 points for the Sixers, who snapped the 16-game winning streak of the Bucks.

The Sixers battled back from an 18-point deficit in the second half to record the stunning win. Embiid and Harden became the first teammates since 1979 to each record 30 points and ten assists in a single game.