The Philadelphia 76ers secured a 124-114 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Wells Fargo Center. Joel Embiid dominated the interior with a powerful double-double, outdueling Zion Williamson and leading the Sixers to an important victory. Embiid set the tone early, scoring at will in the post and drawing fouls on the Pelicans' frontline. Tyrese Maxey provided the perimeter spark for Philadelphia, hitting several timely three-pointers to quell New Orleans' runs. The Pelicans, led by Brandon Ingram's scoring, stayed within striking distance through three quarters, but a 10-0 Sixers run to start the fourth quarter, fueled by defensive stops, put the game out of reach. The win kept Philadelphia near the top of the Eastern Conference, while New Orleans missed a chance for a key road win. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said Embiid was "unplayable tonight," and Pelicans coach Willie Green pointed to the defensive rebounding as a key issue. The lineups featured the MVP candidate Embiid and Maxey for Philadelphia against Williamson and Ingram for New Orleans.