Philadelphia 76ers claimed their first win of the season in a dramatic 118-114 victory over the Indiana Pacers, led by Tyrese Maxey’s career-high 45 points, including 10 in overtime. The game remained tight throughout, with the lead shifting multiple times, but Maxey’s clutch free throws in the final moments of regulation nearly sealed it for the Sixers. Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton extended the game with a last-second three-pointer, sending both teams into a high-stakes overtime.
Overtime Brilliance Seals the Game
In overtime, Maxey wasted no time, sinking a three to set the tone for the 76ers. Despite missing key players Joel Embiid and Paul George due to injuries, Philadelphia found additional support in Caleb Martin, who contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds. Haliburton led Indiana with 22 points but struggled at the line in overtime, missing crucial free throws that could have kept Indiana’s chances alive
Warriors Suffer First Loss of Season
Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors faced their first season loss, falling 104-112 to the Los Angeles Clippers. Stephen Curry, who scored 18 points, exited with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter. The Clippers capitalized on his absence with center Ivica Zubac scoring a standout 23 points and grabbing 18 rebounds to clinch the game for Los Angeles.
