LaMelo Ball overcame an early head-to-head collision with coach Charles Lee to score 24 points, and the surging Charlotte Hornets fought back from a 22-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 1

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Joel Embiid had 40 points and 11 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers win hours after Paul George was suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, 124-114 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.

Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is driven by two NBA All-Star moments, including one NBA Rising Stars rival Jeremiah Fears should worry about.

Zion Williamson overpowers center Moussa Diabate in the fourth quarter, but the Pelicans still fall to the Hornets

This means that the Grizzlies will be extremely short-handed, both at guard and in the frontcourt. Jock Landale will likely get the start at center next to Jaren Jackson Jr., and Cam Spencer will play as many minutes as he can handle as the starting point guard.

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 124-114 on Sunday night, despite a comeback push and Saddiq Bey posting a big night.