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76ers vs Pelicans Final: 109-107 - Recap
Philadelphia got 37 points and 13 rebounds from Joel Embiid en route to a 109-107 victory over New Orleans on Friday at Wells Fargo Center.
Bettors who backed the 76ers were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -11.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 223.5.
Philadelphia got 17 points from Tobias Harris and another 16 points from Seth Curry. Ben Simmons contributed 10 assists, while Joel Embiid cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 19-point performance from Jaxson Hayes, who was supported by 18 points from Lonzo Ball. Willy Hernangomez had 5 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Willy Hernangomez grabbed 9 rebounds.
The 76ers hit the break winning 70-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored New Orleans as they grabbed 52 boards, while Philadelphia only had 51
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act home to face Detroit looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Charlotte.