New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers Live Score and Stats
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Key Points:
- Joel Embiid scored 40 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-114 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, despite the absence of Paul George due to a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
- The NBA did not specify the substance involved in George's violation, and George acknowledged taking something "improper" in a statement to ESPN.
- The 76ers relied on strong contributions from Tyrese Maxey, who scored 18 points including a crucial 3-pointer, and Kelly Oubre Jr., who added 19 points, as the team made 17 three-pointers in the game.
- The Pelicans were led by Saddiq
