Tyrese Maxey scored 10 points in overtime and finished with 45 points as the 76ers beat the Pacers 118-114.

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Maxey scored 10 of Philadelphia’s 13 points in overtime Sunday and finished with a season-high 45 as the 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 118-114 for their first win of the season.

Maxey dominated the second half, scoring 14 of Philadelphia’s final 18 points in the third quarter to lift the 76ers from a 102–97 deficit in the final minute of regulation.

Caleb Martin added 17 points and 12 rebounds for Philadelphia, and Eric Gordon finished with 15 points in his return to his home state. Andre Drummond scored nine points and grabbed 17 rebounds.

Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton bounced back from Friday’s scoreless game in New York with 22 points, including a circus 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in overtime. But he missed two free throws late in overtime, leaving the score tied at 116.

Pascal Siakam added 17 points for Indiana, which lost its fourth home game in 17 seasons.

Takeaway

76ers: With injured stars Joel Embiid and Paul George still out with knee injuries, Maxey took matters into his own hands and kept Philadelphia from an 0-3 start.

Pacers: Indiana’s athletic attack has yet to emerge this season. Even though the Pacers are only three games into the season, they need to get back into shape quickly.

Key Point

Haliburton fought back from two costly turnovers late in regulation to hit a 3-pointer that tied the game at 105. But after a rare missed free throw with 5 seconds left in overtime, he intentionally missed the second, and Philadelphia took the ball back to seal the tie. win.

Key Statistics

Indiana was 23 of 34 from the free throw line and was outshot 54-37, including 20-7 on offense.

Next

Philadelphia returns home to host Detroit on Wednesday, and the Pacers take on the Magic on the road on Monday.