NBA: Pelicans get their redemption with an impressive win over Sixers

New Orleans, Louisiana - The Seventy-Sixers went down to New Orleans to face the Pelicans, looking to keep up with the Nets in the Eastern Conference standings.
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard (39)
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard (39)  © IMAGO / Icon SMI

Their efforts fell short Friday night as New Orleans claimed victory with a 101-94 final score.

Having not played since Tuesday, Philly came into the game having won seven of their last ten games, and had hoped to take advantage of the short break in between games.

Tobias Harris (28) led the way with 23 points and seven rebounds. Joel Embiid (27) could only put up 14 points and just 9 rebounds, not quite on par with his season averages.

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The Pelicans were looking to rebound from getting straight-up victimized in Kevin Durant's return to Brooklyn, Wednesday night. They recovered indeed for the win, with Zion Williamson breaking out for a game-high 37 points, 15 rebounds, and was two assists shy of tallying up a triple-double for the night. Brandon Ingram chipped in too with 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Philly has the Thunder up next tonight, while New Orleans takes a well-earned rest before facing the Cavs on Sunday.

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0)  © IMAGO / Icon SMI

The Pacers were in Orlando to face the Magic, holding them off with a 111-106 victory.

Meanwhile, the T'Wolves went to Boston and took the Celtics to overtime, eventually losing 145-136. At 23, Jayson Tatum became the youngest Celtic to score 40 or more points in a game.

The Knicks hosted the Grizzlies, also needing overtime to get past Memphis, 133-129.

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The Hawks welcomed the Bulls into town and handed them a 120-108 defeat, despite Bulls guard Zach LaVine dropping 50 points, in a losing effort. On the other side, Trae Young for Atlanta got 42 points.

The Hornets outlasted the Bucks 127-119. And the Nuggets escaped with the 121-119 win over the Spurs.

The Wizards and Warriors wrestled out west, with Bradley Beal scoring the winning points for Washington as they nabbed the 110-107 win. And the Clippers outplayed the Rockets, winning 126-109.

On Saturday night, the Lakers and Nets play each other in what many are calling an upcoming NBA Finals matchup.

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