The Philadelphia 76ers represent one of the only matchups in the league in which the New Orleans Pelicans can credibly look across the sideline and know they have a more talented roster.
Sure, Joel Embiid has wreaked surprising havoc in his “rookie” season after two years of rehabilitation. The other rookie, Dario Saric, is a matchup nightmare, and rotation players like Nik Stauskas and Sergio Rodriguez have impressed. Bah.
The Pelicans boast one of the best individual players in the league, a matchup nightmare in his own right, and a two-way dominator.