76ers: Three Takeaways from Loss vs. Pacers
On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers took on the Indiana Pacers for the second game in a row, following their win on Sunday night.
However things would be different this time round, with the Pacers getting their second road win on the season, while handing the Sixers their second loss of the season, which includes their first at home.
Joel Embiid gave it his best, driving into the paint until the final buzzer, finishing the night with 39 points and 12 rebounds, making it his eighth double-double, as well as his fifth 30+ point game.
While Tyrese Maxey didn't have himself another career night as he did on Sunday, he did put up an admirable effort, including his 15-point fourth quarter which was over half of his overall points on Tuesday night.
With their loss against the Pacers, the Sixers now sit in their In-Season tournament group with a record of 1-1.
What Were The Takeaways?
Tyrese Haliburton Continues to Be Pain for Sixers
Just as he was on Sunday night, the Pacers' star was a force to be reckoned with on Tuesday night, dropping 33 points on 61 percent shooting from the field. Haliburton topped his performance from Sunday night, where he scored a team-high 25 points.
Last season, the 23-year-old averaged 25 points and 12 assists in games against Philadelphia.
Former New York Knick Obi Toppin made his presence felt on Tuesday night scoring 27 points against Philadelphia, while also being a threat in the rebounding category.
De'Anthony Melton Has A Big Night
For the first time all season, De'Anthony Melton had a truly strong showing against the Pacers, scoring 30 points, which includes four makes from down town.
The 30 point performance from Melton well exceeds his eight point per game average as well as his 32 percent shooting from the field, while also sitting just three points shy of his current career-high of 33 points in a game.
Lack of Success From Downtown Catches Up To Philadelphia
Tuesday night was a night to remember when it comes to the Sixers' three point shooting, wrapping up the loss with an abysmal 27 percent from beyond the arch.
From the starting lineup alone, Tobias Harris, Robert Covington, and Embiid all finished the night with no makes from three point territory.
This wouldn't have been an issue if it wasn't for Indiana's 35% accuracy, which was heavily boosted thanks to Haliburton's seven makes from down town.
Prior to Tuesday night's match, Philadelphia went into the match as the league's fifth most accurate team in terms of three point shooting, while Indiana came in as the second most accurate team.
