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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105 on Friday night. VJ Edgecombe added 22 points for the 76ers, who played without Tyrese Maxey — the NBA’s third-leading scorer (31.5 points per game) sat out with an illness. Pascal Siakam [...] … [Read more...] about Embiid's season-high 39 lead 76ers past Pacers

Bennedict Mathurin is in the midst of the biggest role of his Indiana Pacers career as he prepares for restricted free agency. … [Read more...] about Bennedict Mathurin continues to prove what Pacers need to know about him

Indiana Pacers rookie Taelon Peter is looking to make a name for himself and establish himself as a long-term contributor. … [Read more...] about Taelon Peter just put the Pacers on notice with latest showing

The Pistons have been mentioned as a possible suitor for Anthony Davis but The Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II (subscription required) doubts Detroit will make a deal for the Mavericks big man. According to Sankofa’s sources, the Pistons haven’t had discussions with the Mavericks regarding a trade for Davis. Moreover, it appears unlikely the Pistons will be among the teams … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Davis, Prince, Jackson, Robinson-Earl

The Pacers are finally getting some reinforcements back. According to the team (Twitter link), second-round pick Kam Jones will be active to potentially make his NBA debut on Friday in Philadelphia. Jones was upgraded to questionable for the first time in 2025/26 earlier on Friday, notes Tony East of Forbes and Circle City Spin (via Twitter). The 38th pick in this year’s draft, … [Read more...] about Kam Jones, Quenton Jackson Active Tonight For Pacers