Despite playing against a shorthanded opponent, the Sixers were unable to rise to the occasion against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.
Where It Went Wrong
Zion exploded for close to 40 points, while both Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid really struggled to ever find their footing. Embiid was particularly off his game tonight, as he finished with a measly 14 points on 5-16 shooting. He spent pretty much the entirety of the night taking mid-range jumpers and contested fadeaways.
Normally, he would be banging down low with the likes of Steven Adams and Willy Hernangomez.