Can the New Orleans Pelicans Maintain Momentum After Downing the 76ers?

The New Orleans Pelicans, with a record of 8-31, recently faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers, who came into the game with a 15-21 record. In an engaging contest at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the Pelicans emerged victorious with a final score of 123-115. This win adds a much-needed positive note to their season's performance.

Pelicans' Key Performances

CJ McCollum led the charge for the Pelicans with an impressive tally of 38 points, complemented by three assists and three rebounds. His shooting was remarkably efficient across the board, hitting 54 percent from both two-point and three-point range and from the free-throw line. Jordan Hawkins also made significant contributions with 21 points on 47 percent shooting and added two steals to his stat line.

Dejounte Murray showcased his all-around game by putting up 17 points alongside six assists and ten rebounds. Despite turning over the ball six times, Murray's contribution was vital in securing this win for New Orleans. Offensively, Jose Alvarado facilitated well for his team by dishing out nine assists while scoring thirteen points himself.

76ers' Efforts

On the opposing side, The Philadelphia 76ers showed resilience throughout but couldn't keep pace with The Pelicans' offensive output. They managed to score most in paint attempts (46) but fell short in converting fast break opportunities compared to their rivals who scored twenty-five fast break points at a success rate of sixty-seven percent.

The Sixers were led by efforts that saw them making fourteen three-point shots at thirty-seven percent accuracy but struggled to contain The Pelicans defensively which ultimately cost them despite having seven steals - equaling that of The Pelicans.

Looking Ahead

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face off against Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 12th at 6:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live action on NBCS-BOS or Gulf Coast Sports networks as both teams look forward to adding another win in their respective columns.

This upcoming match presents another opportunity for The Pelicans to build upon their recent success and continue improving their standing within this season's challenging landscape.

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