The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers in overtime, 109 - 105, on Friday at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers (1 - 7) had taken the Pacers (4 - 5) to the limit just two nights prior before succumbing in overtime, 122 - 115. However, their second consecutive foray into an extra period against Indiana went much better, culminating in Philadelphia's first victory of the season. Joel Embiid led the way by playing a game - high 26 minutes and posting 25 points, seven rebounds, two assists and a block. While he shot just 33 percent (6 - of - 18) from the field, he successfully parlayed 12 of 14 visits to the free - throw line into points. The impressive third - year man helped spearhead a sizable advantage for the Sixers down low, as they outrebounded the Pacers by a 54 - 40 margin. Indiana was led by Paul George, who despite leaving the game in the first half temporarily with a left thumb sprain, totaled 26 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two steals. Monta Ellis was actually second in line despite coming off the bench, amassing 19 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals over 36 minutes. C.J. Miles, who drew the start at shooting guard, turned in 13 points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal. Jeff Teague was modestly involved on offense over 35 minutes, supplying 13 points, four assists, a rebound and three steals. Thaddeus Young had a near double - double with 11 points, nine boards, an assist and a steal. Myles Turner supplied only five points, five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block over 21 minutes, but Al Jefferson chipped in with 10 points, three boards and two assists over 22 minutes. Philadelphia also saw Gerald Henderson compile 12 points, four rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block. Robert Covington checked in with 10 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block. Ersan Ilyasova and Nik Stauskas paced the bench with a pair of 14 - point efforts, with the former also bringing in 11 rebounds, two assists and a block, while the latter also dished out an assist and recorded a block. The Pacers head back home to tangle with the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, while the Sixers now head to Atlanta to take on the Hawks on Saturday evening as well.
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