76ers Vs Pacers: 3 Biggest Takeaways After 135-114 Road Win (Feb 24, 2026)
In the 76ers Vs Pacers matchup on Feb 24, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers handled business, knocking off the lowly Indiana Pacers 135-114 on the road. The victory completed a 2-1 result on the Sixers' 3-game trip and offered a number of encouraging signs for Philadelphia as the calendar progresses.
76ers Vs Pacers — final score and trip context
The final score was 135-114, a comfortable margin for the visitors. Philadelphia leaned on its star players and depth to secure the win against a Pacers team described as lowly in this matchup. The Sixers finished the swing 2-1 on a 3-game road trip, an outcome that the team will view as a positive step forward.
Joel Embiid looked in rhythm in first game back after five missed contests
Joel Embiid returned to the floor after missing five games and having not played in 17 days. He produced 27 points, six rebounds and five assists. Embiid was efficient in his minutes, made quick work of Indiana’s big men, scored at a variety of levels in a variety of ways, and altered many Pacers shot attempts. Observers noted that he looked like he had been working hard and had found a rhythm while working off the floor, and that the hard work paid off for the 2023 MVP winner. That said, commentary on the performance included the caveat that it was just the Pacers.
VJ Edgecombe’s shooting surge continues to open his game
VJ Edgecombe supplied 23 points and seven rebounds in this contest, shooting 2-for-4 from deep and 9-for-13 overall. This marked his second straight game finding a rhythm from beyond the arc; in the prior outing he knocked down six triples on seven attempts in Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 3-point shot is unlocking other parts of Edgecombe’s game — he attacked Indiana’s perimeter defenders and got to the basket rather easily when defenders scrambled to cover his range.
Tyrese Maxey’s all-around effort and season context
Tyrese Maxey delivered a robust stat line with 32 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Not only was Maxey scoring at a high level, but he was also aggressive on the glass and made plays for others, contributing to the comprehensive box score. The All-Star guard had come off frustrations tied to a four-game losing streak earlier, and this stretch has seen him regain an offensive explosiveness in consecutive games. The Sixers have asked a lot of Maxey during the 2025-26 season and will continue to ask a lot of him down the stretch, so his rediscovered rhythm on this road trip is important for Philadelphia’s trajectory.
Supporting cast contributions and final notes
Quentin Grimes added 15 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in 12 for the Sixers, providing valuable scoring support behind the team’s primary creators. The collective performance allowed Philadelphia to control the game and finish the trip with more momentum than it carried into it. Observers again noted the reminder that some of the gains came against a struggling Indiana squad, and those caveats were attached to several evaluations of individual performances.
Overall, the 135-114 result in the 76ers Vs Pacers game delivered a mix of relief and encouragement: a returning MVP finding rhythm, a wing extending his range, a primary scorer delivering across the board, and role players supplying offense. The win completed a 2-1 road trip and left the Sixers with tangible positives to build on going forward.
