The Philadelphia 76ers played host to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday looking to pick up another win over another struggling opponent. The Pelicans entered the night with a 7-31 record and had just suspended Zion Williamson about two hours before the 7 p.

CJ McCollum scored 38 points as the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans opened a three-game road trip with a 123-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

The Pelicans took an 87-78 lead into the fourth quarter when Alvarado drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer. They stretched the lead to 94-83 on an Alvarado assist to Daniel Theis, who finished the play with a slam. Hawkins’ 4-point play with 6:49 left boosted the Pelicans lead to 105-92.

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The Pelicans are currently 2-15 on the road with a point differential of -15.6, while the 76ers have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game,

Friday night’s NBA slate features a matchup between two teams who have been dealing with major injuries all season long. The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Ne