Joel Embiid had 40 points and 11 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers win hours after Paul George was suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, 124-114 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.

Austin Reaves scored 35 points in just 25 minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Luka Doncic’s departure with a left leg injury for a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers

The contest marked Philadelphia's second straight game without Paul George, who was suspended by the league last week. Given George's absence, the 76ers saw the emergence of another young talent in their starting lineup. Dominick Barlow earned another start for Philadelphia this season, his 32nd of the year.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie VJ Edgecombe had 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Andre Drummond added 12 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their fifth straight game, 113-94 on Tuesday night over the Golden State Warriors,

The Phoenix Suns have lost the first two games of their four-game homestand.

Take Philadelphia to stay in a groove to keep the wins coming in our 76ers vs. Suns picks, odds & expert predictions for Saturday, February 7.

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