Pelicans at 76ers 12/13/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Friday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Philadelphia 76ers from the Wells Fargo Center. The Pelicans (6-19) are looking to snap a ten-game losing streak and have yet to debut number one overall draft pick Zion Williamson (knee). On Wednesday, New Orleans was outscored by 15 points during the first quarter of a 127-112 road loss against Milwaukee.

Sharp-shooter J.J. Redick led all scorers with 31 points on a 10-for-16 shooting performance. Brandon Ingram added 25 points and ten rebounds in a losing effort for the Pelicans.

The Philadelphia 76ers (19-7) have won four straight games and are sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Last night, Philadelphia used a 34-point fourth quarter to notch a 115-109 road victory against Boston. The 76ers outrebounded the 76ers by a 45-33 margin and connected on 14-for-28 from long distance.

All-Star C Joel Embiid silenced his critics with a game high 38 points and 13 rebounds. Tobias Harris contributed 23 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists for the 76ers.