Indiana held Philadelphia without a basket over the final 3:10 as it extended a six-point lead to 13. Forcing 17 turnovers certainly helped the 76ers. Getting outrebounded 50-32 against a team still improving on the glass did not. Pacers: Travel to Paris for two games against San Antonio, the first on Thursday.

“While the foot sprain has healed, Embiid experienced an increase in swelling in his left knee following the workout,” the Sixers said in a statement. “After consulting with team medical staff and external doctors, Embiid will receive treatment in the coming days to address the swelling.”

Swelling in Joel Embiid’s knee will cause him to miss the 76ers’ road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season next Tuesday.

For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as Paul George is on the injury report. George is averaging 17.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 42.

The Pacers are rolling, and our expert NBA predictions expect Indiana to roll all over an injury-riddled 76ers side.

The Pacers host the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action on 1/18/25. Here are live score updates, stats, schedule and highlights.