The Philadelphia 76ers are sitting pretty at 3-1 after the first full week of the season, a direct result of the big-time additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. This team is looking sharp early, but they’re about to face a real test tonight, hitting the road to visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Philly’s New Look Is Paying Off Big
Bringing in LeBron James and Jaylen Brown has clearly been a huge move for the Sixers. They’ve found their stride fast, racking up a 3-1 record in the early going. It is exactly the kind of start you want to see when you bring in that kind of star power, and they are definitely making a statement right out of the gate. But the NBA season is a marathon, not a sprint, and every road game, especially this early, tests what a team is really made of.
Pacers Face a Mountain Without Key Pieces?
While the 76ers are rolling into Indiana with confidence, the Pacers might be facing an uphill battle. They could be missing several key players, and the biggest name on that list is Tyrese Haliburton, who is questionable for tonight’s game with hamstring tightness. Losing a player of Haliburton’s caliber, especially against a hot team like the Sixers, changes everything for the Pacers’ chances. Can they step up at home, or will the Sixers keep their momentum going against a potentially shorthanded opponent?
This Wednesday night showdown tips off at 7 p.m. ET, which is 4 p.m. PT, so get ready to tune in. You can catch all the action live on ESPN. If you’re looking to stream, options like YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Fubo, and ESPN Unlimited have you covered, and you can always catch the replay later on NBA League Pass. This is a crucial early season tilt for both squads: the Sixers looking to prove their 3-1 start is no fluke, and the Pacers fighting to hold down their home court, possibly without their star.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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