What happened: The Indiana Pacers face the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon in their second head-to-head meeting of the 2026-27 season. Indiana travels to Philadelphia following a 106-104 victory over the New York Knicks on Nov. 13.
Why it matters: Indiana currently occupies the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference standings as the roster works to climb back toward .500 early in the campaign. The matchup represents an opportunity for the Pacers to build momentum and secure a season-series edge over an Eastern Conference rival.
By the numbers: Indiana is 5-8 through 13 games in 2026-27, holding the Eastern Conference's No. 10 seed while riding a two-game winning streak.
What to watch: Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena as Indiana looks to extend its winning streak to three games.