The host Indiana Pacers held off the Philadelphia 76ers for a 122 - 115 overtime win at Banker Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday. The Pacers came into this game as a double - digit favorite, but narrowly pulled out a win against the winless Sixers. It was tight throughout, as there were 15 lead changes and seven ties. Shooting was key for the Pacers, as they outshot the Sixers from the field, from three - point range and from the free - throw line. Indiana actually shot 54 percent from the field and 47 percent from long distance. The Pacers also won the turnover battle and scored more points in the paint than the Sixers. Philadelphia (0 - 7) has yet to get a win, but they showed some fight here as a bug underdog. Dario Saric had the best game of his young career, as he double - doubled in a 14 - point, 12 - rebound outing. Robert Covington led the team in scoring, as he scored a season - high 23 points on 8 - of - 16 shooting. Gerald Henderson provided 17 points and five rebounds of his own. Hollis Thompson was a great spark off the bench, scoring 19 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting. Indiana (4 - 4) is now a perfect 40 at home, but this one was far from easy. Jeff Teague had his best game in a Pacer uniform, as he led the team with 30 points and nine assists. Paul George was n't far behind, as he accumulated 28 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Myles Turner was the only other starter in double figures, as he totaled 15 points and nine rebounds. Al Jefferson led the bench, as he dropped 18 points and six rebounds on 9 - of - 12 shooting. These two teams have a rematch for their next game as they play in Philly on Friday.
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