The Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers lock horns on Sunday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Sixers are off to an 0-2 start amid early season injury troubles, with Joel Embiid load managing and Paul George out with a knee ailment he sustained during preseason.
Tyrese Maxey alone hasn't had the rhythm to lead the Sixers to wins against either the Milwaukee Bucks or Toronto Raptors. The point guard is in a slump, averaging 24.5 points, shooting only 29.6%, including 19.0% from 3. Philadelphia will have to continue to adjust without their two All-Stars against conference rival Indiana, who is 1-1 in its two games played thus far.
After a solid 115-109 win over the Detroit Pistons, the Pacers endured a 123-98 blowout loss to the New York Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton has struggled in both games, averaging 7.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg and 4.5 apg, shooting 23.1%, including 6.3% from 3-point range. He's made one of his 16 3-point attempts.
Both teams will look to capitalize on some of the early weaknesses they have shown. The Sixers will look to maximize their chances amid Haliburton's slump, while Indiana will hope it can do a good job of keeping Maxey at bay without his co-stars.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers Injury Reports for Oct. 27
76ers injury report
The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid and Paul George. Embiid is out, citing left knee injury management, while George is out with a left knee bone bruise.
Pacers injury report
Tristen Newton is questionable for the Pacers as he's on G League duties, while James Wiseman is out with a left Achilles tendon tear.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Indiana Pacers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Oct. 27
Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup and depth chart for Oct. 27
The Sixers will likely start Tyrese Maxey at point guard, Kyle Lowry at shooting guard, Kelly Oubre Jr. at small forward, Caleb Martin at power forward and Andre Drummond at center.
Indiana Pacers starting lineup and depth chart for Oct. 27
The Pacers will likely start Tyrese Haliburton at point guard, Andrew Nembhard at shooting guard, Aaron Nesmith at small forward, Pascal Siakam at power forward and Myles Turner at center.
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