CJ McCollum scored 38 points as the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans opened a three-game road trip with a 123-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

The Pelicans took an 87-78 lead into the fourth quarter when Alvarado drained a 3-pointer at the buzzer. They stretched the lead to 94-83 on an Alvarado assist to Daniel Theis, who finished the play with a slam. Hawkins’ 4-point play with 6:49 left boosted the Pelicans lead to 105-92.

The Philadelphia 76ers played host to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday looking to pick up another win over another struggling opponent. The Pelicans entered the night with a 7-31 record and had just suspended Zion Williamson about two hours before the 7 p.

On Friday night, the New Orleans Pelicans will play the 76ers in Philadelphia. However, they will be without their best player, as two-time NBA All-Star Zion W

The New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for their game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies.

Zion Williamson will not play in the New Orleans Pelicans' matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, the team announced hours before the game. Williamson has been suspended for one game for a violation of team policies.