The Pelicans (19 - 20) fell to the 76ers (8 - 31) 96 - 81 on Friday night in Philadelphia. Playing without Anthony Davis, the Pelicans shot a paltry 39 percent from the floor and committed 18 turnovers. Only one starter, Eric Gordon, scored in double - figures, finishing with 16 points and six rebounds on 5 - of - 16 shooting. Omer Asik scored six points go to with 14 rebounds, while Davis’ replacement in the starting lineup, Ryan Anderson, had eight points (2 - 11 FG). Alexis Ajinca added 16 points and 14 boards off the bench, and Jimmer Fredette contributed 13 points. The 76ers, who jumped out to an early 11 - point advantage, got 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds from Michael Carter-Williams. Nerlens Noel added 17 points, 11 boards and five blocks, and Robert Covington chipped in 18 points. Philadelphia, which has won three of its last five, shot 45 percent from the floor and had only eight turnovers. Up next, the Sixers travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons on Saturday. New Orleans continues its five - game road trip in Toronto on Sunday.
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