The Philadelphia 76ers play host to the New Orleans Pelicans at Wells Fargo Center on Friday.

The Pelicans (30-36) are coming off a win in their most recent contest, but they are, 5-5, in their last 10 games. They will look to build on the momentum and add to their, 12-19, road record, as they face the first game of a five-game road trip. Zion Williamson continues to lead the way for the Pelicans, averaging 27.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists, in 33 minutes per game. Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists, while Lonzo Ball is averaging 14.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. The Pelicans are averaging 115.1 points per game, which is six most in the league, and they are shooting an average of 48.0 percent from the field, which is seventh best in the league. However, they are giving up an average of 114.8 points per game, which is seventh most in the league.

Meanwhile, the 76ers (45-21) have won their last six games in a row. They will look to keep rolling and add to their, 25-7, home record, as they face the first game of a two-game home stand. Joel Embiid continues to lead the team, averaging 29.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. Tobias Harris also continues to play well, averaging 19.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, while Ben Simmons averages 14.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. The 76ers are shooting an average of 47.7 percent from the field, which is eighth best in the league. They also do a good job on the defensive end, averaging 9.2 steals per game, which is second most in the league, and they are holding opponents to an average of 108.3 points per game, which is sixth lowest in the league.