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Clash of the Titans: Philadelphia 76ers Set to Duel with New Orleans Pelicans

As the Philadelphia 76ers gear up to host the New Orleans Pelicans at Wells Fargo Center, fans are eager to see how their team will fare in this upcoming encounter. The 76ers have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games, showing both resilience and areas for improvement.


NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 29: CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 29, 2023 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

In their last game against the Milwaukee Bucks, despite a valiant effort that saw them lead by one point and secure 28 points off turnovers, they fell short with a final score of 98-119. The team's shooting from beyond the arc was at 35 percent and they managed an assist-turnover ratio of 2.4, indicating decent ball movement but room for better execution.


The previous matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers showcased a more favorable outcome for Philadelphia. A win with a scoreline of 104-97 reflected their ability to close out games effectively. Their three-point shooting improved to 41 percent and they maintained an offensive points per possession rate above one (1.07), which is crucial for winning tight contests.


NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 29: CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots over Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers of the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on November 29, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

However, consistency remains elusive as evidenced by their performance against the New York Knicks where they lost by four points (96-110). Despite putting up a strong fight in paint scoring (54 points) and fast break situations (18 points), it wasn't enough to overcome their opponents' offensive surge.


As we look ahead, fans can expect an intense battle where every possession counts. The Wells Fargo Center has been witness to some electrifying basketball this season and will no doubt add an extra layer of intensity to this game.


NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 29: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 29, 2023 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)

The Philadelphia faithful should keep an eye on how well the team can convert from downtown while also tightening up defensively – two key factors that could decide which way this seesaw battle tilts.


Mark your calendars for March 8th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time as NBCS-PH brings you live coverage directly from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia or catch it on WVUE if you're tuning in from other locations.

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