CJ McCollum scored 38 points as the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans opened a three-game road trip with a 123-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

CJ McCollum scored 38 points lead a New Orleans Pelicans team playing without the suspended Zion Williamson past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-115

The New Orleans Pelicans suspended forward Zion Williamson one game for a “violation of team policies,” executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin announced Friday. Williamson will be out for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers and will rejoin the team Saturday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed this third straight game with a sprained left foot, the 23rd time he’s sat out this season

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Friday.

Ahead of the start of the Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans game, let's take a look at the injury status of star center Joel Embiid.

Sixers slide to loss against cellar-dwelling Pelicans originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Sixers squeaked past the team at the bottom of the E

The Philadelphia 76ers came into tonight's game against the New Orleans Pelicans looking to build some momentum from their short handed win against the Wizards, which improved their record to 15-20. The Pelicans came into tonight's matchup 7-31,