Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at home.

Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points and Paul George scored 23 of his 25 points in the 2nd half on Friday night but the Sixers struggled mightily on defense in a disappointing loss to the Pelicans.Sixers doo

Whenever you think it can’t get much worse for the Sixers they do something like lose to the Pelicans, who are injury-ravaged and have the worst record in the West.

After missing the All-Star duo of Joel Embiid and Paul George on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards, the Philadelphia 76ers are likely to get health

The New Orleans Pelicans played without the suspended Zion Williamson and past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-115 Friday night.

The New Orleans Pelicans head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans are 7-31, which puts them in last place in the Western Conference. The Sixers are 15-20, which puts them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.