The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 124–114 behind a 40-point performance from Joel Embiid. The Pelicans kept the game close through three quarters. Late fouls and fourth-quarter execution issues allowed Philadelphia to pull away. Saddiq Bey led New Orleans with 30 points while rookie Derik Queen provided key interior scoring. The loss dropped New Orleans to 13–38 on the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 124–114 on January 31, 2026. Joel Embiid delivered a dominant 40-point, 11-rebound performance in Philadelphia. Big Q and DC break down the full Pelicans vs 76ers recap, including late-game decisions, defensive struggles, and standout performances.
Saddiq Bey made strong efforts and poured in 30 points. Rookie center Derik Queen battled inside. Still, the Pelicans could not contain Embiid in the fourth quarter. The game was tied at 109 with under four minutes remaining. Then, key fouls occurred. A late benching of Zion Williamson allowed the 76ers to pull away.
In this Pelican Postgame Report Final, Big Q and DC analyze:
Joel Embiid’s dominance
Pelicans frontcourt production
Late-game execution issues
Zion Williamson’s fourth-quarter benching
What this loss means moving forward
This Pelicans vs 76ers recap breaks down how the game slipped away and what adjustments must be made next.
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