INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 27: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers brings the ball up the court in overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
On Sunday (November 15), the Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Indiana Pacers.
When the Pacers submitted their injury report on Saturday night, the team once again ruled out their star guard, Tyrese Haliburton.
The matchup on Sunday afternoon (1 PM ET) marks the second meeting between the Sixers and the Pacers this season. Haliburton also missed the first matchup, which occurred on October 28.
Why Isn’t Tyrese Haliburton Playing?
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 23: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers is helped up from the court during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 23, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
During the Pacers’ October 26 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, Haliburton suffered a setback. In 35 minutes of action, the star guard shot 8-for-17 from the field, dropping 22 points.
Along with his scoring, the star guard dished out nine assists and came down with six rebounds.
Haliburton’s official diagnosis is a strained hamstring. The Pacers made an official announcement stating that he would be out for multiple weeks.
When Haliburton was re-evaluated recently, the Pacers noted that it would be close to another two weeks before Haliburton could return to the court.
76ers vs Pacers Without Haliburton
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 14: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against Jeff Dowtin Jr. #11 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at the Wells Fargo Center on March 14, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
When the 76ers and the Pacers met for the first time on October 28, Philadelphia waltzed into Indiana and defeated the shorthanded Pacers 114-109. It was the first time the Pacers played without Haliburton this season.
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers, scoring 26 points and coming down with 11 rebounds in 34 minutes of action. Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith each accounted for 18 points.
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 28: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
On Philly’s side, Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 27 points. Joel Embiid had one of his better games this season, dropping a 21-point double-double (11 rebounds). Embiid has been ruled out for Sunday’s contest on November 15.
The Sixers also got 20-point efforts from Jaylen Brown and Anfernee Simons.
Sunday’s action will miss key players on both sides. The game is set for a 1 PM ET tip.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA/NFL reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
On Sunday (November 15), the Philadelphia 76ers are hosting the Indiana Pacers. When the Pacers submitted their injury report on Saturday night, the team once again ruled out their star guard, Tyrese Haliburton. The matchup on Sunday afternoon (1 PM ET) marks the second meeting between the Sixers and the Pacers this season. Haliburton also […]
