Embiid erupts for 40 as 76ers outscore Pelicans after George suspension
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Joel Embiid scored 40 points with 11 rebounds to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, coming hours after Paul George was suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. Tyrese Maxey added 18 and Saddiq Bey poured in 34 for New Orleans, while the Sixers hit 17 three-pointers and celebrated Allen Iverson’s 2001-era anniversary as they closed out the game late.
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