The Pelicans made 59.1% of their shots — including making 6 of 9 three-pointers — in the final frame behind C.J. McCollum, who paced the Pelicans with 38 points.

The Sixers still faced a six-point halftime deficit. Maxey committed a turnover that led to a McCollum three and came up empty on a buzzer-beating jumper try. In the first half, Maxey and George combined to go 4 for 16 from the floor and 0 for 8 from three-point territory.

CJ McCollum scored 38 points lead a New Orleans ... Paul George had 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers. Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and 12 assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 21 points.

Whenever possible, the NBA media tries to convince everyone that LaMelo Ball isn't as good as he seems. The flashy plays and the big box scores are meaningless, they argue, since he can't win basketball games.

With tanking warfare commencing around the association, the Sixers must quickly decide on their philosophy. Or just wait until it’s decided for them.

Veterans like CJ McCollum want to see more consistency before calling the [Zion Williamson] suspension a success. “I think he’s taking strides in the right direction,” McCollum said.

Maxey supplied 28 points (10-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound and three assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 115-102 loss to Indiana. Maxey had to carry most of the burden on offense for ...

Edwards lost Damian Lillard for a corner triple and it was a teachable moment for him and veteran Tyrese Maxey pointed out to them as he was once in the position of the youngsters. "I try to ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — CJ McCollum highlighted a 45-point performance with 3-pointers and reverse layups in the clutch. Dejounte Murray’s relentless pressure on both ends of the court left him one ...

To say that this has been a tough season for the Philadelphia 76ers would be a bit of an understatement. They entered the season as potential NBA championship team, but injuries have prevented ...

The Philadelphia 76ers rank near the bottom of the power rankings while the Detroit Pistons are surging in the East.