Joel Embiid had a season-high 40 points (17 in the fourth quarter) and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers went on a 19-6 run in the fourth quarter to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114.
The Pelicans went on a 16-6 run to lead 107-104 with 6:00 left in the fourth quarter. Embiid’s fadeaway put the 76ers ahead for good with 3:48 left. He scored 9 points during the run, and they led 123-113 with 22 seconds left.
During clutch time, the 76ers outscored the Pelicans 11-2. Embiid scored 6 of the 76ers’ 11 on 2 for 2 shooting and 1 for 2 at the line. In the fourth quarter, Tyrese Maxey had 5 of his 8 assists, 1 of them on a basket by Embiid that tied the game and 1 on a basket by Embiid that put the 76ers ahead.
For the Pelicans, Saddiq Bey scored 34 points on 12 for 19 shooting.
The 76ers shot 47.9% from the field and 47.2% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 43.5% and 41.7%. The Pelicans forced 10 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Pelicans’ starters were outscored 39-29 in 15 minutes together.