Last night, the Philadelphia 76ers notched their most impressive win of the season, drubbing the Indiana Pacers 120-96. Jimmy Butler starred with 27 points, eight assists, five rebounds and three steals. Joel Embiid bounced back from a sluggish, pain-filled first half to tally 22 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and one steal. JJ Redick rung up 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting and was 6 of 9 beyond the arc.
Beyond those three and a team-wide rejuvenated defensive effort, Indiana’s scheme against Ben Simmons in transition resonated with me.