Player Grades: Big Night by Anthony Davis Headlines Win Over 76ers

Dec 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) rebounds the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The New Orleans Pelicans won 108-93. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) rebounds the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The New Orleans Pelicans won 108-93. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Davis stole the show in Philadelphia to help the New Orleans Pelicans dominate in a road victory against the 76ers.

The New Orleans Pelicans were clicking on all cylinders tonight.

In a convincing manner, the Pelicans used a 42-point second quarter to blow past the Sixers and come out on top 108-93.

After building a 13-point lead heading into halftime, New Orleans’ got the lead up to 18 points by the early segments of the fourth quarter.

Anthony Davis led the Pelicans in points and rebounds with 31 and 16 respectively. Terrence Jones also closed the night out with a double-double, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

It was only the third win in eleven games for the Pelicans. Hopefully, New Orleans will be able to build up some momentum, to achieve more success in the near future.

Other Observations:

  • Both Langston Galloway and Cheick Diallo were healthy DNP’s in tonight’s game.
  • Although this win came against the 76ers, another struggling team, it was a much needed win. The Pelicans can use tonight’s win as motivation to try and get a winning streak going.

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The New Orleans Pelicans hope to have similar results on the court Wednesday night, when they go toe to toe against the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM CST.