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 Theis, who finished the play with a slam. Hawkins’ four-point play with 6:49 left boosted the Pelicans' lead to 105-92.

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.

SportsLine's model has simulated the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday

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,

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