Joel Embiid's 40 points lead 76ers to victory over Pelicans after Paul George's 25-game suspension

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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.

Joel Embiid dominates with 40-point effort to push Sixers past Pelicans

Joel Embiid had 40 points and 11 rebounds and the host Philadelphia 76ers held off the New Orleans Pelicans 124-114 on Saturday night.
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