February 22nd - The Pelicans defeated the 76ers 126-111. Poole contributed 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists; Williamson had 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists; and Bey scored 20 points. For the 76ers, Maxi had 27 points and 7 assists, Oubre scored 25 points, and Edgecombe and Grimes also contributed steadily, but their defense was riddled with weaknesses.

At the start of the game, the 76ers quickly found their rhythm, hitting consecutive three-pointers and building an 8- point lead. The Pelicans then stabilized their pace, gradually narrowing the gap through transition offense, but still trailed 24-29 at the end of the first quarter . In the second quarter, the 76ers continued their offensive firepower, with Maxi and Oubre taking turns scoring, leading 65-57 at halftime .

After switching sides, the Pelicans rallied with consecutive three-pointers from Beal, while Williamson continued to attack the paint, drawing fouls. At the end of the third quarter, the Pelicans took a 97-91 lead. In the final quarter, Poole scored 13 points, extending the Pelicans' lead to over 20 points. Despite the 76ers ' attempts to mount a comeback, they were unable to close the gap. Ultimately, the Pelicans defeated the 76ers Heat 126-111.

76ers player stats

Maxi had 27 points , 3 rebounds , and 7 assists; Oubre had 25 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Edgecombe had 14 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists; Grimes had 11 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Barlow had 9 points and 5 rebounds ; Walker had 9 points , 6 rebounds , and 1 assist; Drummond had 5 points , 12 rebounds , and 1 assist; Payne had 5 points and 1 assist; Bona had 4 points , 10 rebounds , and 1 assist; Edwards had 2 points .

Pelicans player statistics

Poole 23 points, 3 rebounds , 5 assists; Williamson 21 points, 6 rebounds , 8 assists ; Bay 20 points , 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Jones 14 points , 1 rebound, 3 assists; McGowan 13 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Matkovic 12 points, 3 rebounds; Quinn 10 points, 9 rebounds; Fells 7 points , 7 rebounds , 6 assists; Jordan 6 points , 15 rebounds.

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