The Sixers traveled to Indiana on Monday and for the second time in the last week, played the Eastern-Conference leading Pacers surprisingly close. Despite the valiant effort from Brett Brown's crew, the 76ers would lose their franchise-worst 21st straight game.
The Sixers showed up to play right from the beginning and jumped out to a 15-6 lead within the first 5 minutes. Indiana would get back in it, but Philly would hold a 24-21 lead after the first quarter. The Pacers' bench would give Indiana back the lead in the 2nd and Paul George would provide the push as the Pacers took an 8 point lead in the final seconds of the half. The Sixers paced right with Indiana in the 3rd and Thad Young briefly gave Philly a 63-62 lead. The 76ers still trailed by 8 entering the 4th. 2 free throws from Tony Wroten would cut it to a 3 point game with under 3 minutes remaining but the Sixers would not get any closer. The Sixers would feel the sting of defeat for the 21st time in a row, losing 99-90 on the road.
Even when they were out of it, the Sixers showed heart and still put a fight in the final seconds. When they were down by 9 with less than :30 seconds remaining, Thompson and Carter-Williams kept up their defense and forced a jump-ball. Even though it didn't make a difference, it shows that these youngin's want to win.
Thad Young once again led the rag-tag Sixers squad with 23 points and 5 rebounds. MCW added 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Hollis Thompson had a hot shooting night, hitting all four of his long-range attempts for 17 points. Wroten, starting for the injured James Anderson, also finished with 17 points. Philadelphia had no help from their reserves with only 9 bench points. Despite having the worst defense in the league, the 76ers held Indiana to only 38% shooting.
Lance Stephenson led the Pacers with 25 points and George finished just behind him with 24. George hit 15 of 16 from the foul line and grabbed 8 rebounds. Evan Turner turned in another underwhelming performance against his former, scoring only 4 points but secured 7 rebounds.
The Sixers will defend their homecourt against the Joakim Noah and the Bulls on Wednesday.
By: Matt Ryan
Even when they were out of it, the Sixers showed heart and still put a fight in the final seconds. When they were down by 9 with less than :30 seconds remaining, Thompson and Carter-Williams kept up their defense and forced a jump-ball. Even though it didn't make a difference, it shows that these youngin's want to win.
Thad Young once again led the rag-tag Sixers squad with 23 points and 5 rebounds. MCW added 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Hollis Thompson had a hot shooting night, hitting all four of his long-range attempts for 17 points. Wroten, starting for the injured James Anderson, also finished with 17 points. Philadelphia had no help from their reserves with only 9 bench points. Despite having the worst defense in the league, the 76ers held Indiana to only 38% shooting.
Lance Stephenson led the Pacers with 25 points and George finished just behind him with 24. George hit 15 of 16 from the foul line and grabbed 8 rebounds. Evan Turner turned in another underwhelming performance against his former, scoring only 4 points but secured 7 rebounds.
The Sixers will defend their homecourt against the Joakim Noah and the Bulls on Wednesday.
By: Matt Ryan
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