Jaylen Brown scored 31 points and Tyrese Maxey added 27 to help the Philadelphia 76ers secure a 131-124 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
The win improved Philadelphia to 11-3 on the season, according to Yahoo Sports.
LeBron James contributed 11 assists during the contest, a performance that moved him into third place on the NBA all-time assist list.
The milestone was reached late in the fourth quarter when James delivered a dump-off pass to VJ Edgecombe, as noted by the 76ers.
Brown dominated early in the game, utilizing a variety of midrange turnarounds and drives to establish an offensive rhythm.
Although Brown spent much of the third quarter on the bench due to foul trouble, Maxey maintained the team’s momentum.
Maxey benefited from the playmaking of James, who frequently found him for perimeter shots throughout the afternoon.
The 76ers faced defensive challenges in the paint while playing without Joel Embiid, allowing the Pacers to capitalize on transition opportunities.
Head coach Nick Nurse experimented with his rotation, including giving Tacko Fall meaningful minutes during the third quarter.
Despite the defensive hurdles, the team relied on the combined efforts of their frontcourt and the scoring of Brown to close out the game.
The victory highlighted the ongoing development of the roster, as players like Anfernee Simons and Jabari Walker provided secondary contributions.
Simons expanded his role by attacking inside the arc, while Walker provided energy and perimeter shooting.
James, who already holds the league record for all-time scoring, remains a central figure in the team’s offensive structure.
The team continues to look for ways to improve its interior defense as the season progresses.
The 76ers will look to build on this momentum as they navigate the remainder of their schedule.