Through 1 Quarter
We’ve got an early Upset Alert brewing as the New Orleans Pelicans have gotten out to a surprisingly quick start despite kicking off as an 11.5-point underdog. After one quarter neither team has the game in the bag, but the Pelicans lead 26-20 over the Philadelphia 76ers. New Orleans has been led by center Willy Hernangomez, who so far has 13 points along with two boards.
Hernangomez has led the way so far for New Orleans, as he has 13 points in addition to two rebounds. Note that this was a full 50% of New Orleans’ points.
Both New Orleans and Philadelphia padded the win column in their previous outings. It’s looking like the Pelicans will be able to keep the momentum, but the 76ers still have three quarters to right the ship.
Who’s Playing
New Orleans @ Philadelphia
Current Records: New Orleans 18-28; Philadelphia 27-19
What to Know
The New Orleans Pelicans might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 25 at Wells Fargo Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
New Orleans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 117-113 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. The Pelicans can attribute much of their success to point guard Devonte’ Graham, who shot 5-for-9 from downtown and finished with 25 points and six assists.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia didn’t have too much breathing room in their game with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, but they still walked away with a 115-109 victory. It was another big night for the Sixers’ center Joel Embiid, who dropped a double-double on 38 points and 12 boards along with six dimes. Embiid’s night made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 32 points.
New Orleans is the clear underdog, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on New Orleans’ opponents whenever they hit the road.
New Orleans found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unpleasant 117-97 punch to the gut against Philadelphia in the teams’ previous meeting last October. Can the Pelicans avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll soon find out.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: Bally Sports – New Orleans
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The 76ers are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Pelicans, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the 76ers as an 8.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Philadelphia have won eight out of their last 12 games against New Orleans.
- Oct 20, 2021 – Philadelphia 117 vs. New Orleans 97
- May 07, 2021 – Philadelphia 109 vs. New Orleans 107
- Apr 09, 2021 – New Orleans 101 vs. Philadelphia 94
- Dec 13, 2019 – Philadelphia 116 vs. New Orleans 109
- Feb 25, 2019 – Philadelphia 111 vs. New Orleans 110
- Nov 21, 2018 – Philadelphia 121 vs. New Orleans 120
- Feb 09, 2018 – Philadelphia 100 vs. New Orleans 82
- Dec 10, 2017 – New Orleans 131 vs. Philadelphia 124
- Dec 20, 2016 – New Orleans 108 vs. Philadelphia 93
- Dec 08, 2016 – Philadelphia 99 vs. New Orleans 88
- Apr 05, 2016 – Philadelphia 107 vs. New Orleans 93
- Feb 19, 2016 – New Orleans 121 vs. Philadelphia 114
Injury Report for Philadelphia
- Danny Green: Out (Hip)
- Seth Curry: Out (Ankle)
- Shake Milton: Out (Back)
Injury Report for New Orleans
- Jonas Valanciunas: Out (Rest)
- Josh Hart: Out (Ankle)
- Devonte’ Graham: Out (Ankle)
- Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle)
- Trey Murphy III: Out (Covid-19)
- Zion Williamson: Out (Foot)
- Kira Lewis Jr.: Out for the Season (Knee)
