Embiid prospects 76ers past Pelicans, Williamson hurts hamstring

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zion Williamson dominated the 76ers to the place that mentor Doc Rivers mentioned seeking to defend the New Orleans significant male was like “guarding a rapid Shaq.”

The only thing that could gradual down Williamson was a hamstring injuries.

Joel Embiid had 42 points and 11 rebounds, James Harden scored 27 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat a New Orleans Pelicans crew that missing Williamson to a strained correct hamstring, 120-111 on Monday evening.

Williamson scored 26 factors on 10-of-12 taking pictures via a few quarters in advance of he still left for the locker room in the fourth. Williamson pulled up on a fastbreak and handed off the ball late in the 3rd. Williamson, averaging 26 points, gingerly ran to the corner and lingered on the courtroom for a bit before he was lifted from the video game. Williamson’s career has been defined by injuries and dominance, notably a occupation-most effective 42 details previous 7 days towards Minnesota.

There was no instant phrase if Williamson would miss any time.

“That was extremely tough,” coach Willie Inexperienced stated. “It was appropriate at a pivotal second for the duration of the sport. We are going to do some imaging and glimpse at him. Hopefully, he’ll be Okay.”

With out Williamson, the Pelicans could not retain up with the 76ers.

Embiid pushed the guide in the fourth on a driving, crashing layup and spun all-around like a prime on his rear finish for remarkable result. He sank the absolutely free throw for a 106-96 guide. He did stroll gingerly to the bench moment afterwards but stayed in the game.

Embiid experienced his eighth video game this time with at the very least 35 details and 10 rebounds and was serenaded by the lovers with “MVP! MVP!” chants.

De’Anthony Melton buried a 3 for the 76ers for a 113-107 guide and Harden came appropriate again and hit an additional 3 to seal their 10th straight residence get.

It is a shame for NBA supporters the groups really don’t every other once again this period. CJ McCollum hit a franchise-greatest 11 3s and Williamson additional 36 in the Pelicans’ 127-116 home victory on Friday evening. It was the next banger in 4 evenings, only this time in Philly.

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McCollum scored 26 factors.

“We guarded the hell out of him and he even now scored 26. We produced him get the job done for it,” Rivers claimed.

Williamson, Harden and Embiid all place on a display by means of the to start with 3 quarters. Even 76ers reserve Georges Niang hit five 3s off the bench to get the house crowd roaring as the general public deal with announcer bellowed “Bang, bang, Niang!”

Embiid, taking part in with a sore lower back, ongoing his pursuit of a next straight scoring title with 15-of-24 capturing and he built all 10 absolutely free throws. Harden was crafty in the second quarter when he scored 10 details on and-1s. He experienced a four-position participate in in that run and two 3-place performs, including a layup that noticed him scoot previous the stanchion and significant-five followers.

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Pelicans: Green put in the initial 7 seasons of his playing profession with the Sixers. The Sixers weren’t all that good in the course of Green’s tenure but he deeply appreciated actively playing with Hall of Famer Allen Iverson.

“There’s only a single AI. He experienced a way with persons,” Inexperienced claimed. “He had a huge heart. Sometimes that could be misunderstood. We all liked him as teammates.”

76ers: G Tyrese Maxey, typically a starter, received a rousing ovation when he checked in late in the first quarter. Maxey experienced 12 factors as the Sixers relieve him back again in the lineup just after he missed practically 6 weeks with a damaged foot.

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Pelicans: Host Houston on Wednesday

76ers: On a three-recreation homestand that incorporates games Wednesday from Indiana and Friday in opposition to Chicago.

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