CJ McCollum had 38 points for New Orleans. Tyrese Maxey had 30 points, 12 assists, and six rebounds for Philadelphia. Paul George had 25 points and 11 rebounds with five assists, Kelly Oubre Jr ...

The Sixers fell to 15-21. CJ McCollum scored 38 points for the Pelicans. Tyrese Maxey recorded 30 points and 12 assists. Paul George had 25 points and 11 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. put up 21 points ...

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse went with George alongside Tyrese Maxey ... from the veteran McCollum, who recently notched a 50-point game against the Wizards. With Maxey as his primary defender ...

Maxey gives reason for observers to believe in the Sixers if Embiid is healthy and returns to the lineup, citing how they played well in December when they had their three-star lineup.

CJ McCollum scored 38 points lead a New Orleans ... Paul George had 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers. Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and 12 assists. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 21 points.