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76ers 116, Pelicans 127: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

December 31, 2022 by Hoops Hype

The Philadelphia 76ers (20-14) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-12) at Smoothie King Center

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Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Friday December 30, 2022

Philadelphia 76ers 116, New Orleans Pelicans 127 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: CJ
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:56 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Respect @Zion Williamson 🤝 @markingramII pic.twitter.com/q5ngY9n9XQ – 11:53 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
We love playing where people care.
They are passionate
They come to games to support you
They are going to let you know when they are not happy
For us, we have always said it – it makes us better pic.twitter.com/Q6ugWa9p1H – 11:45 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
CJ McCollum sets New Orleans Pelicans franchise record with 11 made 3’s in win over 76ers
https://t.co/Em1GAWrxzS pic.twitter.com/BJ8KF7ZPDD – 11:39 PM

Larry Nance Jr @Larrydn22
Game Recap: pic.twitter.com/ov4r7GOMWt – 11:38 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Pelicans are 16-4 at home this season.
The only other team with 16+ wins at home this season is Cleveland. – 11:32 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Always sneaking @AlvaradoJose15 😂
#Pelicans | @CJ McCollum pic.twitter.com/RGYRmcCNTg – 11:31 PM

Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
You build your entire defense around packing the paint to stop Zion, and then you get beat by 100 1-5 step-up/drag pick-and-rolls for CJ McCollum to walk into open 3s.
That’s a tough style contrast for any team to handle. – 11:30 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The Nuggets have a winning regular-season formula this year. It’s frustrating and nerve-racking, and I don’t think it works in the playoffs but it’s good for now. Denver didn’t play a great game tonight but racks another win. Nuggets and Pelicans still tied for No. 1 in the West. – 11:29 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Willie Green on Zion’s relentlessness as a driver: “I love to see it. It’s what makes Z special. Physically, he can take all the bumps, all the hits and he just keeps coming at you. I wouldn’t want to guard him.” – 11:27 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets move back into a tie with the New Orleans Pelicans for the top seed in the West with a record of 23-12 after beating the Heat in Denver to finish out 2022.
Next up are the Celtics on New Year’s Day in Denver to kick off 2023. – 11:27 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Yes, the turnovers were bad. They had 19 that led to 30 points for the #Pelicans. But an inability limit McCollum from draining mostly wide-open three is what killed the #Sixers. They limited their turnovers in the second half, but McCollum rained threes all game. – 11:23 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
42 Ounce Bounce – Curren$y probably
@Gatorade pic.twitter.com/6VQoKiRnaC – 11:20 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“New Orleans is a special place,”
– Willie Green
#Pelicans pic.twitter.com/iS6uz2EIRh – 11:20 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
42 Ounce Bounce – Curren$y, probably pic.twitter.com/sFZWm01VQ1 – 11:19 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Willie Green on CJ McCollum’s record-breaking night (42 points, 11 threes)
#Pelicans pic.twitter.com/3HROEyLSjk – 11:16 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Coach Green on the #Pelicans win tonight pic.twitter.com/99osMXzJ3Y – 11:14 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #Pelicans box pic.twitter.com/80nPLwM9Zz – 11:14 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:12 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
CJ McCollum sets New Orleans franchise record with 11 three-pointers, pours in 42 points, as #Pelicans beat 76ers by 127-116 margin. Zion Williamson 36 pts on 19 shots. @PanzuraNews postgame wrap: https://t.co/dNnfvVTSsD pic.twitter.com/qI411sTkFR – 11:10 PM

New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
CJ McCollum finishes the night with a season-high 42 points, and a franchise-record 11 made three-pointers. – 11:10 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
After hitting 11 of 16 3s against the 76ers, CJ McCollum’s 3-point shooting percentages by month:
October: 29.3%
November: 36.7%
December: 45.1% – 11:08 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
CJ McCollum with a CAREER-HIGH from beyond the arc 📈 💪 pic.twitter.com/8jINFdty5w – 11:06 PM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Pelicans guard CJ McCollum nailed a franchise record 11 3-pointers while scoring 42 points in win over Sixers. bit.ly/3GfwhP6 – 11:05 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
The @Zion Williamson @JoelMeyersNBA 🤝😄 pic.twitter.com/xZPdZHxxdb – 11:05 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
CJ McCollum with a CAREER HIGH from beyond the arch 📈 💪 pic.twitter.com/LsyU9j37jQ – 11:04 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
respect @CurrenSy_Spitta @CJ McCollum pic.twitter.com/bzyTZj9O7M – 11:03 PM

Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers lose to New Orleans, 127-116. They are 20-14.
Bit of reality check this week. Lose a bad one in Washington, then get shredded defensively by a good Pelicans team. Embiid with a great first three quarters, but no answers at all for Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum. – 11:03 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Great Embiid game through three quarters, but:
—Horrific bench lineups
—Bad (and costly) Harden turnovers
—Abandonment of offensive structure late, again
—Disaster defense vs. Zion whenever Embiid hit the bench
so, you know, it was a night
phillyvoice.com/instant-observ… – 11:03 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
What’s your thoughts on tonight’s 127-116 loss to the #Pelicans? – 11:02 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Final: Pelicans 127, Sixers 116
McCollum 42 pts, 11 3s (franchise record)
Williamson 36 pts (13-19 FG)
Hernangomez 13 pts
CJ McCollum explodes for 42 pts two nights after Zion 43-point game vs Minny. Pels win their 5th straight against one of the top teams in the East – 11:01 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
final.
🪙@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/lVljvEaMKB – 11:01 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The player grades following a loss to CJ McCollum and the Pelicans down in the bayou #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/lists/player-g… via @SixersWire – 11:00 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 127-116. That’s their fifth straight victory, which moves them temporarily into sole possession of first place in the West. (Nuggets currently trail the Heat in the 4th) – 11:00 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
1-2-3-4-5 GAME WIN STREAK
@HancockWhitney pic.twitter.com/PLSDPOEnEe – 11:00 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 127-116. That’s they’re fifth straight victory, which moves them temporarily into sole possession of first place in the West. (Nuggets currently trail the Heat in the 4th) – 11:00 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Ballgame. That’s 5 wins in a row for #Pelicans. Pretty impressive tonight the way they took an early lead and never really let 76ers get too close. NOLA wins by 11 and heads to Memphis to play Grizz tomorrow – 11:00 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Pelicans 127, 76ers 116
CJ McCollum drains 11 3s. New franchise record. Finished with 42.
New Orleans grabbed 13 steals.
Zion scored 36. Got to the free-throw line 16 times. – 10:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Zion tonight:
36 PTS
5 REB
12-19 FG
Best player on the best team in the West. pic.twitter.com/dqNfirX8uM – 10:59 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
FINAL: Pelicans 127, Sixers 116
– CJ: 42p, 11/16 3P (team record, career high), 5a, 4r
– Zion: 36p, 5r, 13/19 FG, 10/16 FT
– Willy: 13p
– JV: 10p, 9r
Pels: 53.8 FG%, 15/31 3P, 26/36 FT
Sixers: 56.0 FG%, 14/34 3P, 18/22 FT – 10:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
CJ McCollum tonight:
42 PTS (!)
5 AST
13-20 FG
11-16 3P (!!)
Most 3s in a game by a Pelican all-time. pic.twitter.com/tjaJgfEO2j – 10:59 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ and Zion check out for the final time tonight to a standing ovation. Their final stat lines:
McCollum — 42 pts, 4 rebs, 5 assts, 13-20 FG, 11-16 3PT
Williamson — 36 pts, 5 rebs, 13-19 FG, 10-16 FT – 10:59 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Y’all the Pelicans are good – 10:59 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
🫡 @CJ McCollum pic.twitter.com/TeVTv2UVZc – 10:58 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jose Alvarado nearly turned a steal into a fast-break layup that would’ve upset Phoenix greatly – 10:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton tied a season low with 4 points on 2-of-10 shooting in 31 minutes in Friday’s loss.
He scored four in eight minutes against New Orleans before leaving the game with an ankle injury.
Ayton has had seven games this season in which he’s scored under 10 points. #Suns – 10:58 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson (36 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists) and CJ McCollum (42 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 11 threes) check out to a standing ovation. – 10:58 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pelicans are 16-4 at The Blender. Home-court advantage has been very real this season. – 10:58 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
CJ McCollum vs Sixers
42 points
13-20 FG
11 3PM (franchise record)
5 assists
McCollum BALLED OUT for the #Pelicans in a historic night. – 10:57 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
CJ McCollum has 42 points.
Zion Williamson has 36 points.
This is the 6th time in Pelicans history (regular season and postseason) teammates have scored at least 35 in a game.
Last time was the 40 balls AD and Jrue had in playoffs against… McCollum and the Blazers. pic.twitter.com/BLvMeTicBa – 10:57 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans are up 13 with only 1:02 left but this crowd is still out for blood – 10:56 PM
David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
Daaamn, CJ McCollum was on fire tonight. 11-16 from three? Get em. – 10:56 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zion has attempted a combined 35 free throws over the last 2 games – 10:54 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
If you picked up the Project X party and placed it into a stadium, it is essentially what Pelicans home games sound/look like this season. Flame throwers, bouncy castles, people driving Mercedes Benzes into pools. Nothing would surprise me. – 10:54 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum thanks the Smoothie King Center crowd for the cheers after they posted his stat line which includes a franchise-record 11 3-point makes. pic.twitter.com/NIATTe9k5z – 10:53 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
CJ McCollum’s 11 triples are not only a career high, they’re also a Pelicans franchise record. The previous record was held by Peja Stojakovic who had 10 triples in 2007. Pelicans lead it now 124-113 with 1:48 to go. #Sixers – 10:53 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
NEW FRANCHISE RECORD 🚨
CJ McCollum with his 11th three of the game!
Up to 42 points 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JwQ0oRSHzr – 10:51 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
pic.twitter.com/2uiNOJRVxA – 10:50 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
CJ McCollum broke Peja Stojakovic record with the most made 3s in a single #Pelicans game. He made 11. Insane – 10:50 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
CJ McCollum: Pelicans Record Holder – 10:50 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson are also the first Pelicans teammates in franchise history to go for 40+ points in back-to-back games. – 10:49 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Wow!!!!!!!! CJ McCollum strokes a pull-up 3. That’s his 11th of the game. New franchise record. Breaks a 15-year-old record. – 10:49 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Franchise record 11 3s for CJ McCollum.
He’s also got 42 now. That’s the most he’s scored as a Pel and the second time he’s had 40 as a Pel. – 10:49 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ McCollum drains another 3 in transition. He’s got a franchise-record 11 3-pointers tonight. – 10:49 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Watch Doc Rivers’ arms droop after Zion Williamson scores pic.twitter.com/QtAZlH1ryj – 10:49 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Zion Williamson is an outstanding basketball player… #Pelicans – 10:48 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
All 10 of CJ’s threes 🙌 pic.twitter.com/JfeKaIcwej – 10:48 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
10th 3-pointer for CJ McCollum 🔥🔥🔥
🏀 career-high
🏀 ties #Pelicans franchise record pic.twitter.com/TpsadoWpHu – 10:47 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
CJ McCollum has made 10 3-pointers for the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, tying Peja Stojakovic’s franchise record. Peja made 10 vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 6, 2007. – 10:46 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
The Pelicans offense is laughably good when CJ McCollum is on. – 10:45 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
CJ McCollum sets career high with 10th three-point make, tying franchise record for most in one game. McCollum 39 pts on 12/19 FG, 10/15 treys. Most importantly, Pels back up 119-107 at 5:03 – 10:44 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum’s 10th 3-pointer of the night puts the Pelicans ahead 119-107 over the 76ers with 5:03 left. The ball movement on that play to find CJ’s hands was fantastic.
Great teams execute well. – 10:43 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Smooth JV pic.twitter.com/OZemImgdNo – 10:43 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jose Alvarado demonstrates that him vs. Joel Embiid sprinting on a fast break is a mismatch in favor of Jose, and the crowd loves it – 10:43 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ McCollum splashes his 10th 3-pointer of the game, that ties a franchise record.
He’s got 39 points. – 10:42 PM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
CJ McCollum has tied the New Orleans franchise record with 10 made threes. – 10:42 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
CJ McCollum hits his 10th 3. Ties the franchise record Peja Stojakovic set in 2007. – 10:42 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jose Alvarado demonstrates that him vs. Joel Embiid sprinting on a fast break is a matchup for Jose, and the crowd loves it – 10:42 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
That’s 1⃣0⃣ three’s for CJ McCollum 🔥
Up to 39 points!!!
VOTE ALL–STAR: https://t.co/sf63UmzpYP pic.twitter.com/fpPiDhDDed – 10:42 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
That’s a career high 10 3-pointers for CJ McCollum tonight.
That ties the Pels’ franchise record (Peja – 10 in 2007). – 10:42 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I’m behind in Pels-76ers but the explanation @adaniels33 gave for the CJ McCollum-Willy Hernangomez p&r at the 3:36 mark of Q1 was the best attention to detail I’ve heard on a local broadcast all season. – 10:39 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Can’t blame the Sixers. You have to contest movement shooter Jaxson Hayes. – 10:39 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
😍 pic.twitter.com/GBMMdsNvlw – 10:38 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
This matchup between PJ Tucker and Zion Williamson is one im looking forward to watching for years to come – 10:38 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans swinging for the fences on a fast break up 8, but can’t get a 3 to fall. Dyson Daniels more disruptive defense vs. Harden, picks up his second steal. Pels have 12 thefts on Phi’s 16 turnovers. Season high for New Orleans in steals is 15 vs. GSW on Nov. 21 – 10:37 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
JOSE ➡ ZION 💪
#Pelicans pic.twitter.com/Zjdx2TsW5l – 10:37 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Tremendously weird Harden game. Ultra-efficient scoring on pretty limited opportunities with Embiid cooking, and 7 of the worst turnovers I think I have ever seen him commit – 10:36 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
PJ Tucker is guarding Zion like a bag of bricks sitting in the middle of train tracks. Probably not going to derail it, but let’s just see what happens. – 10:34 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
still got it. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Qae8Blq7RK – 10:33 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
One of the assistants on the Philly bench just got hit with a T. PJ Tucker was called for one a few minutes ago.
Sixers are not happy with the whistles Zion has been getting on their end. – 10:33 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
One of the assistants of the Philly bench just got hit with a T. PJ Tucker was called for one a few minutes ago.
Sixers are not happy with the whistles Zion has been getting on there end. – 10:32 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Grab yours!
@Dickeys pic.twitter.com/hocjRUUPQe – 10:30 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
P.J. Tucker gets a technical for arguing. Kind of hard to believe that was the first tech on 76ers tonight given the amount of campaigning – 10:30 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #Pelicans through three quarters pic.twitter.com/kQgFcIZsUB – 10:26 PM

Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers trail New Orleans 99-91 after three quarters after James Harden makes another logo bomb.
Embiid (35 points) has been fantastic, but hard to see where the stops are coming from. McCollum and Zion have both been excellent, and the Pels making 60 percent of their 3s. – 10:25 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
🫡 pic.twitter.com/GECHn50z89 – 10:24 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
final frame up next.
🪙@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/HF0yMXnMuq – 10:24 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
A lot of minutes for Zion Williamson have coincided with Joel Embiid resting and it’s worked like a charm. 16 of Z’s 24 points have come when Philly’s center has been on the bench.
Hat tip to Willie Green and the Pelicans coaching staff. – 10:23 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Embiid scored 15 points and took 7 free throws in the third quarter. Pels still hold an 8-point lead going into the fourth. CJ with 36. Zion has 24. – 10:23 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 3rd: Pelicans 99, Sixers 91
McCollum 36 pts (9-14 3PT), 5 assts
Williamson 24 pts, 4 rebs
Hernangomez 13 pts
Embiid 35 pts (13-18 FG) – 10:22 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Take it to em Z. pic.twitter.com/s9NPtFJapH – 10:20 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
👏 pic.twitter.com/mRL5pBROgK – 10:20 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
No Harden no Embiid again let’s see how this goes… – 10:19 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid and C.J. McCollum are both putting on an offensive clinic from their respective positions. – 10:17 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans wanted Embiid’s fourth foul for hitting Hernangomez in the neck/head before an entry pass. Those two have been pushing and shoving a bit away from the play, a risky proposition for Embiid (35 pts) considering he’s doing everything for Sixers right now – 10:16 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
What a head’s up play by Willy Hernangomez – 10:10 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Things I never thought I’d see:
Willy Hernangomez getting a 3-shot FT trip. – 10:10 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
McCollum in dang near close to being in video-game mode. Dude is up to 34 points. – 10:09 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Embiid is a damn monster – 10:09 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
⚒⚒⚒ pic.twitter.com/oKwWrEcp7L – 10:08 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
CJ McCollum is on one tonight. This is insane. – 10:07 PM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
CJ McCollum becomes the second player in franchise history to make 9 three-pointers in a game.
He is one 3PM shy of Peja Stojaković’s franchise record of 10 (11/6/2007). – 10:06 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
So, CJ McCollum hits his ninth 3-pointer, tying his career-best for 3s in a game – 10:06 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
League gonna have CJ McCollum peeing in a cup tomorrow. – 10:06 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ McCollum hits his 9th 3-pointer of the night (ties his career high) and he gets fouled on the play.
After the free throw, he’s up to 29 points. – 10:06 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
CJ McCollum is smoldering. Nailed his 9th 3. Ties his career high. – 10:06 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Casual 30 points for Embiid midway through the third quarter. But McCollum is just behind, with 28 points on 8-of-12 from deep. – 10:04 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid up to 27-6-2 on 10/14 (6-8 with a FT to come ATO) with over 7 mins left in the third quarter. Absolutely torturing the Pels — drew two Valanciunas fouls in 7 seconds to send him to the bench with 4 – 10:03 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans are 12/19 from three-point range mid 3Q, with CJ McCollum going 8/12. His career high is nine treys in a game. New Orleans season high in made threes is 18 (twice, win vs. Grizzlies and loss vs. Bucks) – 10:02 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
CJ McCollum’s 8th 3-pointer on the night ties Jose Alvarado for the most 3s in a game by a Pelicans player this season, though there’s still close to 19 and 1/2 minutes left to play in this one. – 10:02 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
This Jonas Valančiūnas dunk video is to remind you that you can bid on JV’s jersey from tonight’s game to benefit Benjamin Franklin High School 🙌
Bid on JV’s jersey here: https://t.co/xrVtpWChTl pic.twitter.com/Iv5xoIpEjj – 10:00 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Tobias Harris just 2-7 with a missed layup. They could really use him here with Maxey just easily his way in and Tucker hurting overall. – 9:58 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #Pelicans first/half box. Look at the plus/minus of the #Sixers reserves pic.twitter.com/oPLmEz7ig3 – 9:57 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Trey Murphy turned his ankle after stepping on James Harden foot. Just ran a couple sprints during that CJ FT to see if he could go.
Willie Green brought Dyson Daniels up to the table but Trey waved him off. Said he wanted to stay in the game. – 9:56 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #Pelicans first-half box pic.twitter.com/kweDqY5N75 – 9:46 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
CJ McCollum in the first half:
23 points
7-11 from 3⃣
ALL – STAR VOTE: https://t.co/sf63UmzpYP pic.twitter.com/wgB3ekGlr6 – 9:41 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Harden looked electric after he missed 2 weeks with COVID last year. Awesome his first few games as a 76er after 2 weeks off upon trade. Cooking now after a month off with the foot. Keep him fresh and healthy and he’s a different guy. Id be very cautious moving forwards. – 9:40 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st half: Pelicans 67, Sixers 60
McCollum 23 pts (7-11 3PT)
Williamson 16 pts
Hernangomez 7 pts
Embiid 20 pts, 6 rebs
CJ’s 7 3s highlighted a hot shooting half for the Pels. They went 55.8 percent from the field, 10-17 on 3s. Also scored 25 pts off 13 Philly TOs. – 9:39 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
All things considered, it could be worse. Philadelphia trails the Pelicans 67-60 after trailing it by as many as 17, but Joel Embiid and James Harden came alive to keep Philadelphia in it. Big triple by Tobias Harris to end the half on their end. #Sixers – 9:38 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Pelicans 67, Sixers 60. What a herky-jerky half. Embiid with 20 and 6. McCollum with 23 points on 7-of-11 from deep. Sixers are shooting 56.1 percent but just 8-of-23 from 3 and have 13 turnovers. – 9:38 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
HALF: Pelicans 67, Sixers 60
– Sixers close the half on a 14-4 run after Pels went up 17.
– CJ: 23p, 7/11 3P, 3r, 3a
– Zion: 16p, 3r
Pels: 55.8 FG%, 10/17 3P, 9/13 FT
Sixers: 56.1 FG%, 8/23 3P, 6/6 FT – 9:38 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
at the half.
🪙@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/mNMX8giYxs – 9:38 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
First half down, there’s still time to tune in!
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @995WRNO
@HUBInsurance pic.twitter.com/db4txBNn9A – 9:37 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Zion Williamson’s scoop shot over Joel Embiid. Go watch that 10 times at a minimum. Wow. – 9:37 PM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
CJ McCollum’s 7 first-half threes ties the franchise record for 3PM in a half. McCollum joins Jonas Valančiūnas, Ryan Anderson, and Peja Stojaković. – 9:35 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Pelicans have 25 points off the Siers’ 12 turnovers. – 9:33 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
STEAL ✅
BUCKET ✅
DRAWS CHARGE ✅
@AlvaradoJose15 on a mission 😤 pic.twitter.com/kGMUVsyIlg – 9:31 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden has 5 turnovers in the first half, 4 of which I’d guess have been of the live-ball variety. – 9:30 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
CJ McCollum has 6 3s in the first half.
That’s tied for the most in any half in his career. He did it five times with the Trail Blazers. First time he’s done it in New Orleans.
And there’s 5:00 left before halftime tonight. – 9:29 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Doc Rivers wondering why they keep leaving C.J McCollum so WIIIIIIIIIDDDDDEEE open. He has 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting, including 6 of 9 three-pointers. pic.twitter.com/Lt02bJLRLz – 9:29 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
CJ McCollum 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/eUyWcpV4iy – 9:29 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Too many mistakes. The defense continues to break down and they keep leaving the shooters open. CJ McCollum now has 6 triples in this 1st half and New Orleans has opened up a 56-40 lead. #Sixers – 9:28 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Okay, resting last night was the right move. Feeling much better. So if the Pelicans win I’ll record a BONUS episode after the game – 9:27 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Devonte’ Graham doing some great work to set up CJ McCollum for transition 3s. McCollum is on a tear right now, up to 20 pts on 6/9 three-point shooting in his 12 mins – 9:27 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Pelicans, who are second in the NBA in steals per game (8.8), already have 8 in this one. Lead is up to 16. CJ just hit his sixth 3. – 9:27 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Three straight 3s by CJ McCollum and Doc Rivers just tosses his hands up to walk on the court to take a timeout.
Pels up 56-40 with 5:40 left in the 2Q. – 9:26 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
THREE consecutive 3-pointers by CJ McCollum gives him 20 points (!!) and the Pelicans have grabbed a commanding 56-40 lead over the 76ers. – 9:26 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
CJ McCollum is feeling it early in this one. He’s got 20 points on 7-11 shooting, 6-9 on 3s.
Pels are up 16 – 9:26 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
In another universe:
It’s still 24-24.
Sam Cassell sees Doc fixing to bench both Harden and Embiid for a very long time. But reminds him Tyrese Maxey hasn’t played in a month so so isn’t ready to carry an all bench unit. Doc staggers Harden and Embiid. it’s still a close game. – 9:25 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
James Harden is still a good player, but it’s kind of mind-blowing that every team does not switch against him. He’s not even coming close to getting by Jaxson Hayes. – 9:24 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
DG FOR 3 AND DA BLENDA IS BUZZINNN 🗣🗣 pic.twitter.com/NG1D3nvPKI – 9:24 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
CJ McCollum has tied Kyrie Irving for 50th on the #NBA all-time three-pointers list with 1,447. Yea, yeah, I know. #SixersFansDontCareFlow – 9:23 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
3-point shooting a major difference in this one so far. Sixers are 3-of-14. Pelicans are 6-of-11. NO leads 47-38 with seven minutes to play before the break. – 9:22 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jose is relentless 😤 pic.twitter.com/5vfa8zrSlW – 9:21 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Chuckling at Harden lowering his full shoulder into Alvarado’s chest, and then shrugging when he gets called for the offensive foul. – 9:21 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
right on the money. 🤑 pic.twitter.com/l0S217W4lW – 9:21 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Always showing love 🫡 @markingramII
#Pelicans | @Saints pic.twitter.com/UyNMnqMho3 – 9:20 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Jose Alvarado has a GTA steal and a GTA charge tonight. – 9:20 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jose Alvarado has 3 steals in 6 minutes and he just drew a charge on Harden.
Here come the “Jose” chants… – 9:19 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jose Alvarado pestering James Harden in the backcourt is a fun time – 9:19 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Doc put harden back in and quickly the Sixers 10 point deficit is cut to 5. Maybe they should keep a star in at all times ? – 9:19 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
with that fadeaway. pic.twitter.com/yARuuU7OmG – 9:15 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Zion Williamson is a monster. My goodness. Philly hasn’t found an answer for him with this group. #Sixers – 9:15 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Maxey’s first bucket back. pic.twitter.com/3vUzOaJxuM – 9:15 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
It was 24-24 when doc decided to bench both harden and Embiid I think. Then they were down 11 before I could blink. Why? Tell me again how overrated coaching is in general. – 9:14 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
First game back for Maxey and Alvarado grandthefted him LOL – 9:13 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Without Joel Embiid, the game plan is obvious: get the ball to Zion Williamson and let him break down the Philly defense. – 9:13 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pels gotta feed Zion in these minutes with Joel Embiid off the floor – 9:12 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #Pelicans first-quarter box pic.twitter.com/vxW19Vm07m – 9:12 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Interesting start to the second quarter, with Maxey-Milton-Niang-Tucker and Harrell on the floor. Harden has typically started the second with reserves, Embiid is off the floor, and Pelicans have momentum. – 9:12 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Embiid COOKING early vs. the Pels ♨
15 pts, 6-7 FG in the 1st quarter 💪 pic.twitter.com/B52CeosPAe – 9:12 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
after 1.
🪙@cryptocom pic.twitter.com/lkA20jRYfx – 9:11 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Impressive basketball from the Pelicans after falling behind 16-6 out of the gates to grab a 31-27 lead at the end of the first quarter. Joel Embiid was largely shut down, Philly couldn’t hit 3s and then the spark plugs sparked: Willy’s scoring + Naji/Jose with two steals each – 9:11 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Looked like Garrett Temple and couple Pels on bench were signaling to the guys on the court to chill a bit after throwing two straight deep alley oops to Zion (first one he was fouled, second didn’t connect). Definitely can’t fault NOLA for the energy right now, through the roof – 9:10 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Up in the first!
@TaxAct pic.twitter.com/QcJFTt7zpd – 9:10 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
GOT EM’ pic.twitter.com/doFbDwB9XN – 9:10 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jose came into this game sixth on the Pelicans in minutes. He had 43 steals, nine more than the next-closest New Orleans player. Just had two more in the first quarter. – 9:10 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
That’s a tremendous quarter by the Pelicans – 9:10 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Pelicans 31, Sixers 27
McCollum 8 pts
Hernangomez 7 pts
Marshall 5 pts, 2 rebs, 2 stls
Embiid 15 pts (6-7 FG)
Pels closed the quarter on a 14-3 run – 9:09 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Pelicans 31, Sixers 27 at the end of the first. Sixers had a 10-point lead but NO came roaring back. Embiid with 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting, The rest of his teammates are 4-of-14. – 9:09 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch out for the GTA!!! pic.twitter.com/Jp7lYDeqml – 9:09 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Take it away Naji!! pic.twitter.com/5ObuPo4Rwo – 9:09 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
It’s hard to miss Zion on an oop. And we’ve seen it twice here in back to back plays.
Still – Pels up 31-27 after the 1Q. – 9:08 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willy Hernangomez loves playing the 76ers.
Seriously.
He had a career-high 29 against Philly last year. Averages 10.2 per game against them, most against any team in the NBA for him.
He’s got 7 early for NOLA. – 9:08 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Doc trying his No Harden, No Embiid minutes here. Niang hits a 3, but then it turns into a layup line for NoLa on next couple possessions. – 9:07 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
There’s some rust for Maxey, who got pick-pocketed by Alvarado before a near-Zion highlight alley-oop (he was fouled by Niang) – 9:06 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
We almost just gotta GTA into a Zion oop. – 9:06 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The latest GTA victim: Tyrese Maxey – 9:06 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Willy ties it up at 24! 💪 pic.twitter.com/cmavwEx8aD – 9:03 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sixers got off to a blistering pace but the short handed Pelicans have seized all momentum – 9:03 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Willy Hernangomez has provided a nice spark off the bench, scoring a quick seven points while battling Joel Embiid.
Pelicans and 76ers all tied up at 24 apiece. – 9:02 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers led by as many as 10 in this period, but Pelicans have closed the gap. It’s 24-24 with two minutes left in the first. Wily Hernangomez is the unexpected bench star for the Pelicans, with 7 points on 2-of-2 from the floor and 3-of-3 from the FT line. – 9:02 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
& one. pic.twitter.com/zKueLyNBoZ – 9:01 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
NAJI 🔝 Trey pic.twitter.com/w0VDtichcZ – 8:58 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid with 15 points on 6-7 shooting. Melton with five on 2-3. The rest of the Sixers have four points on 1-6 shooting. – 8:58 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Great vision by CJ leads to TRIGGAAA! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hZfIWogaKS – 8:57 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Joel Embiid is really good at basketball – 8:56 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey checks in for the 1st time since Nov. 18 after missing 18 games #Sixers – 8:55 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
officially back. pic.twitter.com/wDJr53MT6D – 8:55 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Terrifying seeing Zion fall into PJ Tuckers surgically repaired knees as Tuck then braces himself on the fall with his “dead hand.” (I know he’s a warrior but cmon Rest the man!) – 8:54 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jaxson Hayes went from 31 mins Monday to 17 on Wednesday, but he’s an early sub mid 1Q vs. 76ers. Philly was out to a great start but #Pelicans starting to reel them back in – 8:54 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
And now Maxey is at the scorer’s table. – 8:54 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey getting ready to check in after his 6 week absence…
call him tyrese baxey – 8:53 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Looks like P.J. Tucker is going to match Zion’s minutes. Thybulle quickly rose from the bench as soon as Zion came out. – 8:53 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sixers came into this one with the 25th ranked pace. Appears like they’ve determined to get that rank way up here in the Bayou. (Harden looked extra spry in NO last year too I think.) – 8:50 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Great job on both ends by the Sixers early — Embiid is attacking the rim with gusto on offense, and they’ve gotten Zion Williamson to mostly settle for midrange/short jumpers so far – 8:50 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Another terrific start for Embiid, who has 8 points and 4 rebounds in the game’s first 5 minutes. – 8:48 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
JV denies Embiid 👋 pic.twitter.com/UUQaDckTnL – 8:47 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Dunk City, LA. 📍 pic.twitter.com/QmTazxLdrP – 8:47 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Watching Embiid move Valanciunas with pure force a few possessions ago was like watching someone weight train by pushing a car. – 8:47 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Harden recently said he wants to push the Sixers pace up. Sixers look like they’ve had top of mind through first few minutes. – 8:46 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Jonas Valanciunas is a good player. A very underrated center in the league IMO, with that being said, he can’t guard Joel Embiid. #Sixers – 8:46 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
big fella in the Big Easy. 😤 pic.twitter.com/6E8YDefZnb – 8:44 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Back-to-back BIG dunks from Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris in the early seconds of this one…
Needless to say, the @Philadelphia 76ers bench adores this start – 8:43 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid needs 44 points to tie Andre Iguodala for ninth on the 76ers all-time points list at 9,422. – 8:34 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Shake Milton needs one three pointer to tie Jerry Stackhouse for 24th on the 76ers all-time three pointers list at 211. He needs four to tie Charles Barkley for 23rd. – 8:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden needs three made shots to tie Dwight Howard for 73rd on the #NBA all-time made shots list at 7,051. #Siers – 8:27 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Quite a bit of green shoes flare for Sixers tonite – James, Shake. and Maxey went glowing neon yellow – 8:21 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Roll Call: 15 minutes till tipoff – where are you watching tonight’s game from 👀
#PelicansGameday pic.twitter.com/SKEjIEokFI – 8:16 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
the return of the Max.
@SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/XpIpXl99XU – 8:11 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
💲 pic.twitter.com/rI5azJ29JO – 8:11 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:08 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Herb Jones will suit up tonight but he’ll only be available in case of emergency – 8:08 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Brandon Ingram starting to add some different moves to his pregame warmup to test his toe.
He’s been moving around pretty well tonight. Looks like he’s gaining more confidence in the foot. pic.twitter.com/HRUNNZMwGN – 8:08 PM

Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Tonight’s the first time Tyrese Maxey will come off the bench since December 23 of last season. It was the only game he didn’t start when he played during the 2022-23 season #Sixers – 8:07 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Tonight 😉
@Verizon pic.twitter.com/DsurquBVXh – 8:07 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @De’Anthony Melton
🔔 @James Harden
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/ryenwTJvww – 8:04 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Herb Jones is dressed out tonight for the Pelicans. Do not expect him to play unless it’s an emergency situation though.
Pels are starting:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:04 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:02 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Herb Jones is available tonight. Would only expect the Pels to use him in case of emergency though. – 8:01 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Projected starters for the @Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans:
James Harden
De’Anthony Melton
Tobias Harris
P.J. Tucker
Joel Embiid – 8:01 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Maxey will come off the bench tonight, per the Sixers. Melton will start. – 8:00 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
“We just want him to be aggressive and just not overthink the game. Just come in and be himself.”
Tyrese Maxey back tonight for the Sixers. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 7:40 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘Sixers should fear Celtics in playoff series, and New Orleans’ Zion Williamson in Friday’s game ‘ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN8047534034 – 7:33 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
With @Larry Nance Jr out for tonight’s game, Jonas Valančiūnas’ jersey will be up for auction!
The auction will benefit Benjamin Franklin High School
Bid on JV’s jersey here: https://t.co/xrVtpWChTl pic.twitter.com/ySEMMio9iu – 7:31 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#DidYouKnowFlow: #Sixers center Joel Embiid is averaging 37.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.6 blocks and 3.4 turnovers in December. He’s also shooting 45.2% from beyond the three-point line and 87.1% from the foul line. pic.twitter.com/ofL9UkzFyh – 7:19 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey warming up for his return to the court tonight in New Orleans 😁 pic.twitter.com/i8D9oIB8yd – 7:15 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tyrese Maxey getting warmed up for his return tonight in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/MslA9uGzxn – 7:13 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
What’s your favorite fit of the night? 👀
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/AOThQn9MB9 – 7:12 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
IT’S HAPPENING ‼‼‼ pic.twitter.com/v3aevuUgkp – 7:10 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Doc Rivers on @Tyrese Maxey:
“When you put talent, work ethic, and care together – it rarely fails.” – 7:07 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Hey Herb 👋
#Pelicans | @ankr pic.twitter.com/E6sgTRQiR9 – 7:03 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
drinking Smoothie King at The Smoothie King Center. 🥤👀
@NerdWallet pic.twitter.com/krqQrOmCzU – 7:01 PM

Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Some great @Philadelphia 76ers news:
Tyrese Maxey is available to play tonight.
😁 – 7:00 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tyrese Maxey is available to play tonight, per the Sixers. – 7:00 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Sixers say Tyrese Maxey will be available to play tonight. – 7:00 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green says Larry Nance Jr. will be out for tonight’s game vs Philly.
Herb Jones’ status will be determined after he goes thru warmups. – 6:50 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Larry Nance Jr. is out, Willie Green says. Herb Jones is a game-time decision. – 6:49 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green says Nance is out vs. 76ers. Herb Jones decision will be made after he works out pregame – 6:48 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willie Green says Larry Nance is OUT.
Herb Jones will see how he feels after warm ups and a determination will be made on if he’ll play or not. – 6:48 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Larry Nance Jr. Is OUt tonight, per Willlie Green.
Herb Jones will go through his pregame workout and see how he feels afterwards. – 6:48 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:46 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Joel Embiid is in for a treat. New Orleans fans are coming out in full force — some from as far away as Australia like @LyleSwithenbank — and the Pelicans have noticed.
“I really think that we have the best atmosphere in the entire league.” — Trey Murphy https://t.co/DrTJBrfRv1 pic.twitter.com/JGaumXzXmE – 6:41 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Herb’s backkkkkk
@ankr pic.twitter.com/SKgMr4sBdl – 6:36 PM

Larry Nance Jr @Larrydn22
Tonight’s home game against Philly means another jersey auction! And I got a bit of help for this one as well 👀
Tonight we’re representing The Net: East High School..
Anyone want a gameworn JV jersey? pic.twitter.com/i4DyAqeY9Z – 6:36 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA
– 9-game slate
– Zion and Embiid meet, alas.
– Nate McMillan’s swan song?
– Breaking lineup news across league
– What to make of Orlando’s squad calamity tonight
NBA’s Closing Bell, live now through tip!
📺 https://t.co/iBNWX8Dqhr pic.twitter.com/9GUAHnUj27 – 6:32 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
⏰Play #CourtsideChallenge for your chance to win 2 club tickets! Head over to the #Pelicans app now before time runs out!
@SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/soP8dntvxh – 6:30 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Hear our #6 story of the year with @Frank Isola and @Mitch Lawrence as James Harden lands in Philly.
🔊 https://t.co/Kfz72T6H5u
For full rundown: https://t.co/na5UfRJm7V pic.twitter.com/K7V8xwls63 – 5:44 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Daryl Morey once admitted the reason he took so long to hire Mike D’Antoni was cuz they were also vetting some young up and comers “like a Brad Stevens.” If he gets to the point where he’s finally ready to hire his own coach in PHI you gotta wonder if he’d mull both possibilities – 5:14 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
The #Pelicans host the Sixers tonight in the @SmoothieKingCtr! 👀
@ErinESummers with a preview
🕖 7:30pm CT
📺 @BallySportsNO
📻 @995WRNO
#WBD | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/Tufq9WT2qA – 4:42 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Head Coach Rick Carlisle’s daughter Abby had a chance to travel with the team on a one-game trip to New Orleans last week. They give us an exclusive look at her first ever NBA road trip.
“I learned a lot about my dad’s job, got to see behind the scenes…So, I had a great time.” pic.twitter.com/aGNykgd2qe – 3:34 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
December fan flicks! 📸
make sure to use #SixersLive in your pics for a chance to be on the big board at home games.
pres. by @IBX pic.twitter.com/RyDs2CKNoF – 3:23 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Join us for a fun time had by all on Friday’s @PodcastPelicans episode with guest @Will Guillory. We discuss Zion’s dominance, #Pelicans fans bringing (all-natural) volume to home games, NOLA’s hilarious locker room and the wildly-intimidating Jonas stare: https://t.co/oJLarMxnal pic.twitter.com/COsl94Ghoq – 3:07 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“[Zion is] one of the most unstoppable interior scorers we’ve ever had in the league…certainly since Shaq”
@TermineRadio has high praise for Zion after another big week #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/XCX6mYsv0z – 2:46 PM

Ric Bucher @RicBucher
NBA Front Office Confidential: James Harden back to Houston rumor bewilders NBA foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 2:45 PM

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