Embiid scores 39; Harden-less 76ers beat Wolves 117-94
Joel Embiid scored 39 points, Tyrese Maxey added 27 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-94 despite playing without star James HardenMARCH 8, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Richardson - Good to go WednesdayRichardson (personal) isn't listed on the Pelicans' injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
ImpactRichardson missed back-to-back games while attending to a personal matter, but it appears he'll be back in the mix Wednesday. He started four straight contests before his absences and averaged 10.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 steals in 27.5 minutes during that stretch.
MARCH 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III - Shines again as starterMurphy tallied 17 points (6-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks across 37 minutes in Monday's 123-108 loss to the Kings.
ImpactWhile replacing Josh Richardson (personal) in the starting five for the second game in a row, Murphy once again delivered a strong all-around line in elevated minutes. Richardson's absence isn't believed to be a long-term one, and he could be back as soon as Wednesday's game against the Mavericks. Still, Murphy's performance of late provides plenty of justification for head coach Willie Green to keep the second-year wing in the starting five. Even if Murphy maintains his starting role when Richardson is back in action, however, he's likely to see a reduction in the 37.5 minutes per game he's averaged over the past two contests.
MARCH 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Davion Mitchell - Supplies passable line as starterMitchell provided 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six assists, one rebound and one steal across 32 minutes in Monday's 123-108 win over the Pelicans.
ImpactWhile appearing on the top unit for the second time in four games in place of De'Aaron Fox (hamstring), Mitchell didn't supply an eye-popping line, but his efficient shooting made his overall output better than what he had provided in most of his previous six starts this season. Fox is expected to be back in action for the Kings' next game Thursday versus the Knicks, putting Mitchell in line to move back to the bench while seeing a steep reduction in playing time.
MARCH 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Guillory: How badly do the Pelicans want to make the postseason? We're about to find outAfter yet another blowout loss amid a season-wide collapse, it's worth wondering if the Pelicans even want to salvage this season.
MARCH 7, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Pelicans Bow Before Kings, Drop to 12th in WestNew Orleans is 11-23 on the road after the Sacramento Kings dispatched the Pelicans in a key Western Conference game.
MARCH 7, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
