76ers 24, Pelicans 22: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Philadelphia 76ers (20-13) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-12) at Smoothie King Center
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Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Friday December 30, 2022
Philadelphia 76ers 24, New Orleans Pelicans 22 (Q1 02:42)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid with 15 points on 6-7 shooting. Melton with five on 2-3. The rest of the Sixers have four points on 1-6 shooting. – 8:58 PM
Joel Embiid with 15 points on 6-7 shooting. Melton with five on 2-3. The rest of the Sixers have four points on 1-6 shooting. – 8:58 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Great vision by CJ leads to TRIGGAAA! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hZfIWogaKS – 8:57 PM
Great vision by CJ leads to TRIGGAAA! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hZfIWogaKS – 8:57 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Terrifying seeing Zion fall into PJ Tuckers surgically repaired knees as Tuck then braces himself on the fall with his “dead hand.” (I know he’s a warrior but cmon Rest the man!) – 8:54 PM
Terrifying seeing Zion fall into PJ Tuckers surgically repaired knees as Tuck then braces himself on the fall with his “dead hand.” (I know he’s a warrior but cmon Rest the man!) – 8:54 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jaxson Hayes went from 31 mins Monday to 17 on Wednesday, but he’s an early sub mid 1Q vs. 76ers. Philly was out to a great start but #Pelicans starting to reel them back in – 8:54 PM
Jaxson Hayes went from 31 mins Monday to 17 on Wednesday, but he’s an early sub mid 1Q vs. 76ers. Philly was out to a great start but #Pelicans starting to reel them back in – 8:54 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey getting ready to check in after his 6 week absence…
call him tyrese baxey – 8:53 PM
Tyrese Maxey getting ready to check in after his 6 week absence…
call him tyrese baxey – 8:53 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Looks like P.J. Tucker is going to match Zion’s minutes. Thybulle quickly rose from the bench as soon as Zion came out. – 8:53 PM
Looks like P.J. Tucker is going to match Zion’s minutes. Thybulle quickly rose from the bench as soon as Zion came out. – 8:53 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sixers came into this one with the 25th ranked pace. Appears like they’ve determined to get that rank way up here in the Bayou. (Harden looked extra spry in NO last year too I think.) – 8:50 PM
Sixers came into this one with the 25th ranked pace. Appears like they’ve determined to get that rank way up here in the Bayou. (Harden looked extra spry in NO last year too I think.) – 8:50 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Great job on both ends by the Sixers early — Embiid is attacking the rim with gusto on offense, and they’ve gotten Zion Williamson to mostly settle for midrange/short jumpers so far – 8:50 PM
Great job on both ends by the Sixers early — Embiid is attacking the rim with gusto on offense, and they’ve gotten Zion Williamson to mostly settle for midrange/short jumpers so far – 8:50 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Another terrific start for Embiid, who has 8 points and 4 rebounds in the game’s first 5 minutes. – 8:48 PM
Another terrific start for Embiid, who has 8 points and 4 rebounds in the game’s first 5 minutes. – 8:48 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Watching Embiid move Valanciunas with pure force a few possessions ago was like watching someone weight train by pushing a car. – 8:47 PM
Watching Embiid move Valanciunas with pure force a few possessions ago was like watching someone weight train by pushing a car. – 8:47 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Harden recently said he wants to push the Sixers pace up. Sixers look like they’ve had top of mind through first few minutes. – 8:46 PM
Harden recently said he wants to push the Sixers pace up. Sixers look like they’ve had top of mind through first few minutes. – 8:46 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Back-to-back BIG dunks from Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris in the early seconds of this one…
Needless to say, the @Philadelphia 76ers bench adores this start – 8:43 PM
Back-to-back BIG dunks from Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris in the early seconds of this one…
Needless to say, the @Philadelphia 76ers bench adores this start – 8:43 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid needs 44 points to tie Andre Iguodala for ninth on the 76ers all-time points list at 9,422. – 8:34 PM
Joel Embiid needs 44 points to tie Andre Iguodala for ninth on the 76ers all-time points list at 9,422. – 8:34 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Shake Milton needs one three pointer to tie Jerry Stackhouse for 24th on the 76ers all-time three pointers list at 211. He needs four to tie Charles Barkley for 23rd. – 8:32 PM
Shake Milton needs one three pointer to tie Jerry Stackhouse for 24th on the 76ers all-time three pointers list at 211. He needs four to tie Charles Barkley for 23rd. – 8:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
James Harden needs three made shots to tie Dwight Howard for 73rd on the #NBA all-time made shots list at 7,051. #Siers – 8:27 PM
James Harden needs three made shots to tie Dwight Howard for 73rd on the #NBA all-time made shots list at 7,051. #Siers – 8:27 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Quite a bit of green shoes flare for Sixers tonite – James, Shake. and Maxey went glowing neon yellow – 8:21 PM
Quite a bit of green shoes flare for Sixers tonite – James, Shake. and Maxey went glowing neon yellow – 8:21 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Roll Call: 15 minutes till tipoff – where are you watching tonight’s game from 👀
#PelicansGameday pic.twitter.com/SKEjIEokFI – 8:16 PM
Roll Call: 15 minutes till tipoff – where are you watching tonight’s game from 👀
#PelicansGameday pic.twitter.com/SKEjIEokFI – 8:16 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:08 PM
Pelicans starters:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:08 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Herb Jones will suit up tonight but he’ll only be available in case of emergency – 8:08 PM
Herb Jones will suit up tonight but he’ll only be available in case of emergency – 8:08 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Brandon Ingram starting to add some different moves to his pregame warmup to test his toe.
He’s been moving around pretty well tonight. Looks like he’s gaining more confidence in the foot. pic.twitter.com/HRUNNZMwGN – 8:08 PM
Brandon Ingram starting to add some different moves to his pregame warmup to test his toe.
He’s been moving around pretty well tonight. Looks like he’s gaining more confidence in the foot. pic.twitter.com/HRUNNZMwGN – 8:08 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Tonight’s the first time Tyrese Maxey will come off the bench since December 23 of last season. It was the only game he didn’t start when he played during the 2022-23 season #Sixers – 8:07 PM
Tonight’s the first time Tyrese Maxey will come off the bench since December 23 of last season. It was the only game he didn’t start when he played during the 2022-23 season #Sixers – 8:07 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @De’Anthony Melton
🔔 @James Harden
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/ryenwTJvww – 8:04 PM
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @De’Anthony Melton
🔔 @James Harden
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/ryenwTJvww – 8:04 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Herb Jones is dressed out tonight for the Pelicans. Do not expect him to play unless it’s an emergency situation though.
Pels are starting:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:04 PM
Herb Jones is dressed out tonight for the Pelicans. Do not expect him to play unless it’s an emergency situation though.
Pels are starting:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:04 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:02 PM
Starters:
CJ McCollum
Naji Marshall
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:02 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Herb Jones is available tonight. Would only expect the Pels to use him in case of emergency though. – 8:01 PM
Herb Jones is available tonight. Would only expect the Pels to use him in case of emergency though. – 8:01 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Projected starters for the @Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans:
James Harden
De’Anthony Melton
Tobias Harris
P.J. Tucker
Joel Embiid – 8:01 PM
Projected starters for the @Philadelphia 76ers in New Orleans:
James Harden
De’Anthony Melton
Tobias Harris
P.J. Tucker
Joel Embiid – 8:01 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Maxey will come off the bench tonight, per the Sixers. Melton will start. – 8:00 PM
Maxey will come off the bench tonight, per the Sixers. Melton will start. – 8:00 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
“We just want him to be aggressive and just not overthink the game. Just come in and be himself.”
Tyrese Maxey back tonight for the Sixers. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 7:40 PM
“We just want him to be aggressive and just not overthink the game. Just come in and be himself.”
Tyrese Maxey back tonight for the Sixers. inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 7:40 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘Sixers should fear Celtics in playoff series, and New Orleans’ Zion Williamson in Friday’s game ‘ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN8047534034 – 7:33 PM
‘Sixers should fear Celtics in playoff series, and New Orleans’ Zion Williamson in Friday’s game ‘ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN8047534034 – 7:33 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
With @Larry Nance Jr out for tonight’s game, Jonas Valančiūnas’ jersey will be up for auction!
The auction will benefit Benjamin Franklin High School
Bid on JV’s jersey here: https://t.co/xrVtpWChTl pic.twitter.com/ySEMMio9iu – 7:31 PM
With @Larry Nance Jr out for tonight’s game, Jonas Valančiūnas’ jersey will be up for auction!
The auction will benefit Benjamin Franklin High School
Bid on JV’s jersey here: https://t.co/xrVtpWChTl pic.twitter.com/ySEMMio9iu – 7:31 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#DidYouKnowFlow: #Sixers center Joel Embiid is averaging 37.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.6 blocks and 3.4 turnovers in December. He’s also shooting 45.2% from beyond the three-point line and 87.1% from the foul line. pic.twitter.com/ofL9UkzFyh – 7:19 PM
#DidYouKnowFlow: #Sixers center Joel Embiid is averaging 37.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.6 blocks and 3.4 turnovers in December. He’s also shooting 45.2% from beyond the three-point line and 87.1% from the foul line. pic.twitter.com/ofL9UkzFyh – 7:19 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey warming up for his return to the court tonight in New Orleans 😁 pic.twitter.com/i8D9oIB8yd – 7:15 PM
Tyrese Maxey warming up for his return to the court tonight in New Orleans 😁 pic.twitter.com/i8D9oIB8yd – 7:15 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tyrese Maxey getting warmed up for his return tonight in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/MslA9uGzxn – 7:13 PM
Tyrese Maxey getting warmed up for his return tonight in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/MslA9uGzxn – 7:13 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
What’s your favorite fit of the night? 👀
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/AOThQn9MB9 – 7:12 PM
What’s your favorite fit of the night? 👀
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/AOThQn9MB9 – 7:12 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Doc Rivers on @Tyrese Maxey:
“When you put talent, work ethic, and care together – it rarely fails.” – 7:07 PM
Doc Rivers on @Tyrese Maxey:
“When you put talent, work ethic, and care together – it rarely fails.” – 7:07 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
drinking Smoothie King at The Smoothie King Center. 🥤👀
@NerdWallet pic.twitter.com/krqQrOmCzU – 7:01 PM
drinking Smoothie King at The Smoothie King Center. 🥤👀
@NerdWallet pic.twitter.com/krqQrOmCzU – 7:01 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Some great @Philadelphia 76ers news:
Tyrese Maxey is available to play tonight.
😁 – 7:00 PM
Some great @Philadelphia 76ers news:
Tyrese Maxey is available to play tonight.
😁 – 7:00 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Willie Green says Larry Nance Jr. will be out for tonight’s game vs Philly.
Herb Jones’ status will be determined after he goes thru warmups. – 6:50 PM
Willie Green says Larry Nance Jr. will be out for tonight’s game vs Philly.
Herb Jones’ status will be determined after he goes thru warmups. – 6:50 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Larry Nance Jr. is out, Willie Green says. Herb Jones is a game-time decision. – 6:49 PM
Larry Nance Jr. is out, Willie Green says. Herb Jones is a game-time decision. – 6:49 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green says Nance is out vs. 76ers. Herb Jones decision will be made after he works out pregame – 6:48 PM
Willie Green says Nance is out vs. 76ers. Herb Jones decision will be made after he works out pregame – 6:48 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willie Green says Larry Nance is OUT.
Herb Jones will see how he feels after warm ups and a determination will be made on if he’ll play or not. – 6:48 PM
Willie Green says Larry Nance is OUT.
Herb Jones will see how he feels after warm ups and a determination will be made on if he’ll play or not. – 6:48 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Larry Nance Jr. Is OUt tonight, per Willlie Green.
Herb Jones will go through his pregame workout and see how he feels afterwards. – 6:48 PM
Larry Nance Jr. Is OUt tonight, per Willlie Green.
Herb Jones will go through his pregame workout and see how he feels afterwards. – 6:48 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:46 PM
Watch Live: Willie Green
#Pelicans | @Verizon twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:46 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Joel Embiid is in for a treat. New Orleans fans are coming out in full force — some from as far away as Australia like @LyleSwithenbank — and the Pelicans have noticed.
“I really think that we have the best atmosphere in the entire league.” — Trey Murphy https://t.co/DrTJBrfRv1 pic.twitter.com/JGaumXzXmE – 6:41 PM
Joel Embiid is in for a treat. New Orleans fans are coming out in full force — some from as far away as Australia like @LyleSwithenbank — and the Pelicans have noticed.
“I really think that we have the best atmosphere in the entire league.” — Trey Murphy https://t.co/DrTJBrfRv1 pic.twitter.com/JGaumXzXmE – 6:41 PM
Larry Nance Jr @Larrydn22
Tonight’s home game against Philly means another jersey auction! And I got a bit of help for this one as well 👀
Tonight we’re representing The Net: East High School..
Anyone want a gameworn JV jersey? pic.twitter.com/i4DyAqeY9Z – 6:36 PM
Tonight’s home game against Philly means another jersey auction! And I got a bit of help for this one as well 👀
Tonight we’re representing The Net: East High School..
Anyone want a gameworn JV jersey? pic.twitter.com/i4DyAqeY9Z – 6:36 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA
– 9-game slate
– Zion and Embiid meet, alas.
– Nate McMillan’s swan song?
– Breaking lineup news across league
– What to make of Orlando’s squad calamity tonight
NBA’s Closing Bell, live now through tip!
📺 https://t.co/iBNWX8Dqhr pic.twitter.com/9GUAHnUj27 – 6:32 PM
Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA
– 9-game slate
– Zion and Embiid meet, alas.
– Nate McMillan’s swan song?
– Breaking lineup news across league
– What to make of Orlando’s squad calamity tonight
NBA’s Closing Bell, live now through tip!
📺 https://t.co/iBNWX8Dqhr pic.twitter.com/9GUAHnUj27 – 6:32 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Play #CourtsideChallenge for your chance to win 2 club tickets! Head over to the #Pelicans app now before time runs out!
@SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/soP8dntvxh – 6:30 PM
Play #CourtsideChallenge for your chance to win 2 club tickets! Head over to the #Pelicans app now before time runs out!@SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/soP8dntvxh – 6:30 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Hear our #6 story of the year with @Frank Isola and @Mitch Lawrence as James Harden lands in Philly.
🔊 https://t.co/Kfz72T6H5u
For full rundown: https://t.co/na5UfRJm7V pic.twitter.com/K7V8xwls63 – 5:44 PM
Hear our #6 story of the year with @Frank Isola and @Mitch Lawrence as James Harden lands in Philly.
🔊 https://t.co/Kfz72T6H5u
For full rundown: https://t.co/na5UfRJm7V pic.twitter.com/K7V8xwls63 – 5:44 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Daryl Morey once admitted the reason he took so long to hire Mike D’Antoni was cuz they were also vetting some young up and comers “like a Brad Stevens.” If he gets to the point where he’s finally ready to hire his own coach in PHI you gotta wonder if he’d mull both possibilities – 5:14 PM
Daryl Morey once admitted the reason he took so long to hire Mike D’Antoni was cuz they were also vetting some young up and comers “like a Brad Stevens.” If he gets to the point where he’s finally ready to hire his own coach in PHI you gotta wonder if he’d mull both possibilities – 5:14 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
The #Pelicans host the Sixers tonight in the @SmoothieKingCtr! 👀
@ErinESummers with a preview
🕖 7:30pm CT
📺 @BallySportsNO
📻 @995WRNO
#WBD | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/Tufq9WT2qA – 4:42 PM
The #Pelicans host the Sixers tonight in the @SmoothieKingCtr! 👀
@ErinESummers with a preview
🕖 7:30pm CT
📺 @BallySportsNO
📻 @995WRNO
#WBD | @Ibotta pic.twitter.com/Tufq9WT2qA – 4:42 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Head Coach Rick Carlisle’s daughter Abby had a chance to travel with the team on a one-game trip to New Orleans last week. They give us an exclusive look at her first ever NBA road trip.
“I learned a lot about my dad’s job, got to see behind the scenes…So, I had a great time.” pic.twitter.com/aGNykgd2qe – 3:34 PM
Head Coach Rick Carlisle’s daughter Abby had a chance to travel with the team on a one-game trip to New Orleans last week. They give us an exclusive look at her first ever NBA road trip.
“I learned a lot about my dad’s job, got to see behind the scenes…So, I had a great time.” pic.twitter.com/aGNykgd2qe – 3:34 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
December fan flicks! 📸
make sure to use #SixersLive in your pics for a chance to be on the big board at home games.
pres. by @IBX pic.twitter.com/RyDs2CKNoF – 3:23 PM
December fan flicks! 📸
make sure to use #SixersLive in your pics for a chance to be on the big board at home games.
pres. by @IBX pic.twitter.com/RyDs2CKNoF – 3:23 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Join us for a fun time had by all on Friday’s @PodcastPelicans episode with guest @Will Guillory. We discuss Zion’s dominance, #Pelicans fans bringing (all-natural) volume to home games, NOLA’s hilarious locker room and the wildly-intimidating Jonas stare: https://t.co/oJLarMxnal pic.twitter.com/COsl94Ghoq – 3:07 PM
Join us for a fun time had by all on Friday’s @PodcastPelicans episode with guest @Will Guillory. We discuss Zion’s dominance, #Pelicans fans bringing (all-natural) volume to home games, NOLA’s hilarious locker room and the wildly-intimidating Jonas stare: https://t.co/oJLarMxnal pic.twitter.com/COsl94Ghoq – 3:07 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“[Zion is] one of the most unstoppable interior scorers we’ve ever had in the league…certainly since Shaq”
@TermineRadio has high praise for Zion after another big week #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/XCX6mYsv0z – 2:46 PM
“[Zion is] one of the most unstoppable interior scorers we’ve ever had in the league…certainly since Shaq”
@TermineRadio has high praise for Zion after another big week #Pelicans pic.twitter.com/XCX6mYsv0z – 2:46 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
NBA Front Office Confidential: James Harden back to Houston rumor bewilders NBA foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 2:45 PM
NBA Front Office Confidential: James Harden back to Houston rumor bewilders NBA foxsports.com/stories/nba/nb… – 2:45 PM