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Pacers Hobbled: Siakam Out as 76ers Visit Indy
25 Feb
Summary
- Pascal Siakam is out with a wrist injury, different from previous ailments.
- Indiana faces many injuries, including Ivica Zubac indefinitely.
- 76ers starters Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. are cleared to play.
The Indiana Pacers are set to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers are significantly shorthanded, with All-Star forward Pascal Siakam sidelined due to a wrist sprain. This marks a new injury for Siakam, who had previously dealt with hamstring issues and personal matters.
Indiana's injury report is extensive, listing 13 players. New acquisition Ivica Zubac is also out indefinitely with an ankle sprain. These absences impact their rebuilding efforts, as they aim to secure a top-four draft pick. The team is currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
In contrast, the Philadelphia 76ers have received good news regarding their star players. Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. have been cleared to play, despite Embiid managing right knee and shin soreness and Oubre dealing with knee recovery.
The 76ers are vying for a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference, currently holding a narrow lead over Orlando. This game marks the third of four matchups between the two teams this season, with the 76ers having won the previous two contests played in Philadelphia.
