Indiana Pacers game preview: Pacers travel to Philadelphia to take on surging 76ers

The Pacers will look to extend their four-game winning streak on Wednesday night

The Indiana Pacers play their first road game of 2023 tonight as they will take on the 76ers in Philadelphia. Both teams are undefeated since the calendar changed years.

The Pacers are hot and have won four straight games and seven of their last 10. The 76ers are hotter, they are 8-2 in their last 10 games and have just two losses since December 9. The two teams sit in the top-six of the Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia took down Indiana in late October.

Viewing and Betting Information

Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana/Bally Sports+, NBC Sports Philadelphia

Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are underdogs as they are +7.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 232.5.

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Pacers vs 76ers Injury Report

For the Pacers, center Daniel Theis (right knee surgery) and wing Kendall Brown (right tibia) are out. Chris Duarte (left ankle) and Isaiah Jackson (G League assignment) are questionable. Two-way contract player Trevelin Queen may be in the G League.

For the 76ers, Julian Champagnie and Louis King are out. Joel Embiid is questionable.

Key Matchups

Myles Turner vs Joel Embiid: Since December 1, Joel Embiid is averaging 35.9 points and 10.0 rebounds per game while shooting 55.1% from the field. He has been unstoppable and is an MVP candidate this season.

The Pacers are one of the four franchises that Embiid has averaged 30+ points per game against during his career. He has fared well vs Myles Turner since entering the league. Turner will need to knock down shots, especially from long range, and avoid fouling if he wants to keep up in the matchup.

Tyrese Haliburton vs James Harden: Two All-Star talents will square off as Tyrese Haliburton and James Harden go toe-to-toe on Wednesday. Both players are averaging more than 10 assists per game.

Harden is one of the best setup men in the league thanks to his handle while Haliburton has a unique combination of scoring, passing, and long-range shooting. Both players can produce fireworks, and whichever player outperforms the other will help his team significantly.

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• Report: Myles Turner and Indiana Pacers open up contract extension talks. CLICK HERE.
• Aaron Nesmith is in a groove for the Indiana Pacers: 'Just playing free, playing to my strengths.' CLICK HERE.
• Pacers guard Trevelin Queen on Tyrese Haliburton: 'He's just a great leader.' CLICK HERE.
• Pacers center Isaiah Jackson focusing on the simple things to stay engaged and be effective. CLICK HERE.
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