The Pelicans made 59.1% of off their shots — including making 6 of 9 three-pointers — in the final frame behind C.J. McCollum, who paced the Pelicans with 38 points.

Paul George led a late surge, but the Joel Embiid-less Sixers did not play nearly well enough to beat the Pelicans on Friday night. They're 15-21.

The New Orleans Pelicans played without the suspended Zion Williamson and past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-115 Friday night.

Tyrese Maxey had 30 points, 12 assists, and six rebounds for Philadelphia. Paul George had 25 points and 11 rebounds with five assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 points and seven rebounds, and Ricky Council IV added 13. Guerschon Yabusele added six and seven rebounds.

The 20-year-old McCain spent one season at Duke before the Sixers made him their 2024 first-round draft pick. McCain — the 16th overall selection — was off to a fantastic start and had averaged 15.3 points in 23 games. He started eight games and was an instant fan favorite in large part to amassing nearly 5 million followers as a TikTok sensation.

Joel Embiid’s sprained left foot has kept him out for a third consecutive game, with Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse suggesting that the issue isn’t a long-term concern.

Talking about one of the most chaotic players in the NBA, a potential Sixers trade target and more before the team hosts the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

Two-time All-Star New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson has been suspended by his own team for a game due to "a violation of team policies," sources inform ESPN's Shams Charania. Williamson has played sparingly this season already,

Multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers give their thoughts on slowing down New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson.