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New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers Set to Clash at Smoothie King Center

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to host the Philadelphia 76ers at the Smoothie King Center, fans are eager to see how their team will fare in this matchup. The Pelicans have been showing a mixed bag of results in their recent games, with a record that reflects their inconsistency.


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In their last three games, the Pelicans have seen varied outcomes. Despite a strong offensive performance with 112 points against Utah Jazz, they narrowly lost by two points. This was followed by another close game where they scored 100 points but were defeated by five points. However, they bounced back in their most recent game against LA Clippers with an impressive ten-point victory and a score of 116.


The statistics from these games reveal some trends for the Pelicans. They've been efficient on offense, averaging over 50 percent from two-point range across all three games and showcasing an ability to score in the paint effectively. Their fast-break opportunities have also contributed significantly to their scoring efforts.


Defensively, there's room for improvement as they've allowed over 100 points in each of these matchups. The defensive rating has fluctuated but remained above one point per possession for opponents – an area that will be crucial against a strong Philadelphia side.


Rebounding has been solid for New Orleans with totals hovering around or exceeding fifty rebounds per game which could be pivotal in controlling possession and limiting second-chance opportunities for Philadelphia.


Turnovers seem to be under control with numbers not exceeding fifteen in any of the past three contests; maintaining this trend will be essential to keep up with Philadelphia's pace.


The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams bring strengths that could make it a closely contested battle. Fans can expect high energy from both sides as New Orleans looks to leverage its home-court advantage at Smoothie King Center and continue building on its offensive successes while tightening up defensively.


The match is scheduled for November 30th at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans at 1:00 AM UTC (November 29th local time). Fans can catch all the action live on BSNO network channel number 676-4 or follow along through various broadcast networks available depending on location.

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