The Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, concluding their home stand without star forward Zion Williamson, who was suspended for one game. The suspension came shortly before the game due to multiple instances of tardiness to team practices and a late arrival for the flight to Philadelphia.

Lou Williams, appearing on FanDuel TV's Run It Back, expressed concern for Williamson's future in New Orleans, suggesting it might be time for him to seek a new environment. Despite Williamson's talent, injuries and now disciplinary issues have hindered his career since being the first overall pick in 2019.

In Williamson's absence, the Pelicans secured a notable victory over the 76ers, led by CJ McCollum's impressive 38-point performance, finishing the game at 123-115. Meanwhile, the 76ers will aim to rebound on Sunday against the Orlando Magic.