Siakam Scores 27 as Pacers Rally to Beat 76ers 112-100

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On March 15th, Pascal Siakam led the Indiana Pacers to a 112-100 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers with a strong performance, scoring 27 points. He played a key role in the second half, scoring 17 of his points after halftime.

Siakam’s 12 points in the third quarter helped the Pacers take control of the game, as they moved from trailing at halftime to leading by the end of the period. Myles Turner also contributed with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton added 14 points and 10 assists.

Despite shooting just 28.6% from three-point range, the Pacers made up for it by dominating inside, scoring 60 points in the paint. This inside scoring was a big reason for their success against the 76ers.

The 76ers were missing key players, including Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. Jeff Dowtin stepped up for the 76ers, scoring a career-high 24 points. Jared Butler and Adem Bona also had solid performances, scoring 17 and 16 points, respectively. However, the absence of their star players made it difficult for the 76ers to keep up with the Pacers.

In the fourth quarter, the Pacers opened with a 12-2 run that turned a close game into a comfortable lead. Siakam played a big part in this run, scoring two baskets, both assisted by Haliburton. This stretch allowed the Pacers to pull away, and the 76ers could not recover.

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The Pacers ended a four-game road losing streak with this victory, moving into a tie for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. They will next play the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. For the 76ers, this loss was their third straight, and they will head on a six-game road trip, starting with a game against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.