The 76ers (46-21) have won a season-high seven games in a row, topping the New Orleans Pelicans (30-37), 109-107 Friday at The Center.
The Sixers led by as many as 17, but the Pelicans fought back to take a seven-point fourth quarter lead.
The Sixers’ starters returned to the floor in the fourth period to quickly cover that deficit. The team’s starting unit is now 26-4 when all five starters play.
Jaxson Hayes led the way for New Orleans, finishing with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Key Contributors:
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Joel Embiid
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Embiid finished with a game-high 37 points, plus 13 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. He shot 11-for-20 from the field and a perfect 12-for-12 from the foul line.
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Seth Curry
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Curry totalled 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting and 4-for-8 shooting from long range, plus six rebounds, five assists, and a steal.
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Tobias Harris
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Harris tallied 17 points (including three 3-pointers, 3-5 3PT), three rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
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Ben Simmons
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Simmons neared triple-double territory, recording eight points, nine rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. He shot 4-for-8 from the field.
Quote to Note:
Looking ahead to the latter half of the back-to-back, Doc Rivers is focused on his own team’s advancement:
Up Next:
The Sixers have another quick turnaround, hosting the Detroit Pistons (20-47) Saturday at The Center.
In the first pair of games between the Sixers and Pistons, the teams split the series, 1-1, in Detroit on Jan. 23 and Jan. 25.
The Pistons are 3-7 in their last 10 outings, most recently topping the Grizzlies, 97-111 Thursday.
Saturday’s matchup tips at 7:00 p.m. ET.