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Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans

NBA
76ers
1-0
117-97
Final
Pelicans
0-1
Smoothie King Center
TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

PHI leadsBiggest lead PHI 27, NO 3
Q1Q2Q3Q4
NO leads
Team1234T
PHI29242836117
NO2528172797

Who won: 76ers 117-97

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 117-97 on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Smoothie King Center. The 76ers lead the series 1-0. The 76ers outscored the Pelicans 28-17 in the 3rd quarter. Joel Embiid led the 76ers in points (22). Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans in points (25).

Recap · Oct 21
Joel Embiid, Furkan Korkmaz help 76ers beat Pelicans 117-97

Joel Embiid and those members of the Philadelphia 76ers who made the trip to New Orleans for their regular-season opener looked unfazed by the absence of Ben Simmons and unaffected by the drama surrounding the disgruntled All-Star guard.

What it means

  • Season series: PHI leads series 1-0.
  • 76ers 1-0 on the road; Pelicans 0-1 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 47m ago
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Sources: 76ers' G League affiliate in Delaware tabs Brad Jones as GM

Injuries and inactives

76ers4th in Atlantic Division
  • Adem Bona C
    Foot, Sprain
    Day-To-Day
  • Anfernee Simons G
    Hamstring
    Day-To-Day
  • Dean Wade F
    Ankle, Sprain
    Day-To-Day
  • Dominick Barlow F
    Back
    Day-To-Day
  • Tacko Fall C
    Hip, left
    Day-To-Day
Pelicans1st in Western Conference Division
  • Dejounte Murray G
    Toe, Bruise, right
    Day-To-Day

Head to head

PHI leads series 1-0

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Game info

Venue
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA · Attendance 12,845
Officials
Courtney Kirkland (Referee), Karl Lane (Referee), Danielle Scott (Referee)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesPHI leads series 1-0

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