Pelicans vs 76ers

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans will try for their 5th straight win tonight against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.

is doubtful in this one and Herbert Jones is questionable, so the Pels will once again be shorthanded and looking for someone to step up. Zion Williamson has only faced Joel Embiid once in his career, but dropped 37 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists against the 76ers’ center in the win. Brandon Ingram has once again been ruled out and we haven’t gotten an update since he suffered a slight setback and had to be reevaluated. The over/under is set at 227.5 combined points, which exactly their average for the season. Both teams have been scoring a ton of late, so I like the over in this one. This is one of the more interesting lines of the season as Fanduel has the Pels as one point underdogs against the 76ers, but the money lines are set at -108 for both teams, so they are calling this a toss up with a slight edge to the 76ers for some reason.

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If they’re able to clear the paint of Embiid, forward Zion Williamson should continue to eat. The Pelicans have covered 53% of their games while 59% of their games have gone over. The 76ers have covered 59% of their games while 55% of their games have gone over the projected point total. [21-assist night](https://clutchpoints.com/sixers-news-james-harden-wild-21-assist-night-matches-philadelphia-record-not-seen-in-54-years) against the Clippers. The Pelicans have dominated the paint all season long, ranking in the top five in rebound differential and points in the paint. For as good as Embiid has been over their recent stretch, the improved play of point guard James Harden has been an underrated reason for Philly’s success. Valanciunas has found some success against Embiid himself, averaging 15 PPG and 8.8 RPG against him. The center has averaged 37 PPG and 10 RPG over their last nine games. The second thing they have to do is keep forward Zion Williamson rolling. Harden has averaged 12.8 APG and 6.2 RPG during their recent run. However, if they continue to play as they have of late they should have no trouble doing just that. Across their last nine games, Harden has averaged 22.1 PPG on 46% shooting.

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The 76ers upgraded guard Tyrese Maxey to probable for the New Orleans game. Maxey has missed the past 18 games with a foot fracture. “We put no pressure into the ball. The Sixers trailed by 111-108 when Embiid lost a turnover with 1:29 left. “That was on me.” “They played so much harder. His touch when he gets down the lane, with two or three guys hanging on him, and he’s still able to find the glass. Williamson scored New Orleans’ last 14 points in the final 2:44, producing a 119-118 victory. He does a great job of trying to find his teammates as well. This is the moment to do it,’” Williamson recalled. “I didn’t say anything to (Williamson),” coach Willie Green said. “I took the challenge on.”

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I got it in the second half, but the first half I was a little nervous. When I got back into the game in the second half it was better.” That was the turning point of the game. I thought we really gave up on our space today and on our discipline.” The game is supposed to be fun.” It makes the game fun. The basket got bigger and bigger as the game progressed and that’s how he has to play. He gets what he wants, he’s patient and he made the right plays and passes. I’ve been really working on my shot and getting in the gym to get extra reps and break down film. It was a really good team effort tonight. That was a really good team win. When he plays with that type of force and that pace, his slow to fast was really good, he just got it going.