Dario Saric scored 24 points (12 on 4 3-pointers), and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 100-82.
The 76ers took control with a 26-6 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 35.
Joel Embiid had 24 points (16 in the first quarter) and 16 rebounds.
For the Pelicans, Ian Clark scored 15 points off the bench. All 15 of Clark’s points came in the fourth quarter.
The 76ers shot 41.9% from the field and 41.2% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 34.7% and 25.8%. They held the Pelicans to 82 points. The Pelicans outscored the 76ers 43-19 off the bench. The Pelicans’ starters were outscored 33-8 in 11 minutes together.