Match preview: Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers
The Philadelphia 76ers will face the Indiana Pacers on 9th April 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs tightens up with less than 2 games left for every team in the regular season.
76ers are not looking like title contenders, because of the way that they are playing recently, and will need to bounce back quickly else things might go pretty bad for them.
Pacers, on the other hand, have nothing to lose and might cause some serious trouble to the 76ers in the match because Tyrese Haliburton has been absolutely balling since his arrival in Indy.
The current record of both the teams:
- The Philadelphia 76ers are currently having a record of 49-31 and are the 4th seed in the East
- The Indiana Pacers are currently having a record of 25-55 and are the 13th seed in the East
Injury Report
76ers:
- None
Pacers:
| Jalen Smith | F | 9 Apr | Day-To-Day | Smith is questionable for Saturday’s contest against the 76ers due to left groin soreness. |
| Goga Bitadze | C | 9 Apr | Day-To-Day | Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the 76ers. |
| Malcolm Brogdon | PG | 9 Apr | Out | Brogdon (back) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the 76ers. |
| Chris Duarte | SG | 4 Apr | Out | Duarte (toe) won’t play in the final three games of the regular season, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports. |
| Myles Turner | C | 28 Mar | Out | Turner (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| T.J. Warren | SF | 17 Mar | Out | Warren (foot) has fully recovered from consecutive stress fractures in his left foot but will remain out for the Pacers’ final 12 games to prepare for next season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
| Ricky Rubio | PG | 7 Feb | Out | Rubio (knee), along with a 2022 first-round pick and two future second-round picks, was traded to the Pacers in exchange for Caris LeVert on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. |
Players to watch out for in Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers
- Joel Embiid – 76ers
He will continue to make a push towards the MVP award and we can him absolutely destroying the Pacers who will find it hard to contain him.
- Tyrese Haliburton – Pacers
Tyrese is playing like the best player on this team and he will look to continue putting up good performances against good teams.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
The 76ers will be the heavy favorites to win this game and they should win this game, as it is critical for their future endeavors.
Prediction:
- Philadelphia 76ers to win the game.
You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.
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