The Philadelphia 76ers faced another setback in their season as they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans in a 123-115 defeat. The absence of Joel Embiid, who missed his third consecutive game due to a sprained left foot, was keenly felt by the team. Embiid, a two-time NBA scoring champion, has been plagued by injuries throughout the season, playing in just 13 games so far.
The Sixers have struggled in Embiid's absence, holding a 7-6 record with him on the court and an 8-15 record without him. The team, which also boasts All-Stars Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, finds itself out of the Eastern Conference playoff standings with a 15-21 overall record.
