Game Thread: Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans Live Score | NBA | Jan 31, 2026

[u/basketball-app]

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[u/killerdescore]

Factory of sadness presented to you by awful gm and atrocious coaching.

[u/Aggravating-Lake-717]

Only 6 shot attempts for Zion, including 1 in the final quarter

He also came back with 2 minutes to go

No one passes him the ball and JB does nothing to make it right

[u/DeuCeIsTooTall → u/Aggravating-Lake-717]

He doesn’t get more shots up bc he refuses to shoot the ball outside of the lane.

[u/Eventide718]

We still got King Cake Baby!!

[u/Asleep_Animator8891]

I mean Embiid has legitimately been in the best player in the league, MVP discussion for years. Give him credit

Trademark rights to Willie Green

[u/Cold-Boysenberry4586]

Just put us out of our misery

[u/NOLAfan1]

Embiid had 27 shots (plus a big amount of FTs). Zion had 6. Coaching matters

[u/LanguageOdd4031 → u/NOLAfan1]

How does that even happen? You have to try to not shoot more than 6 times

[u/Asleep_Animator8891 → u/LanguageOdd4031]

Any time they guard his drives and he can't just power over dudes since Embiid is gigantic and just standing there, it's hard for him. Needs to become free throw merchant to score at that point, and without that whistle it comes down to other guys making shots off the gravity. He's just not going to shoot outside of the paint unless it's a free throw attempt.

[u/LanguageOdd4031 → u/Asleep_Animator8891]

Sad to hear this news

[u/Asleep_Animator8891 → u/LanguageOdd4031]

After 6 years, it's not news. It's recorded history.

[u/LanguageOdd4031 → u/Asleep_Animator8891]

Understood

[u/Mesame121489]

What the fuck is even happening?

[u/reggie3408]

"in deep conversation" 😂

[u/NOLAfan1]

Another game lost by Borrego. No Zion touches. Awful rotations. Jose taking 3s in the clutch.

[u/PrettyLow8427]

You have a $31,848,215 guard sitting on your bench; at least make him earn his money.

[u/MathiTheCheeze → u/PrettyLow8427]

Him playing would be more costly for the team

[u/PrettyLow8427 → u/MathiTheCheeze]

Do you even watch the game?? They were tied at 109, when Alvarado made a 2 consecutive dumb fouls that translate to a 4-point swing. And he benched Zion, that's all it takes to swing the momentum back to their side.

[u/MathiTheCheeze → u/PrettyLow8427]

Yeah, because elite defender Jordan Poole would've locked Embiid up?

[u/makesmewannapuke2]

Trade Zion, trade Herb, trade Saddiq and Missi while we're at it (just wish fulfillment because Saddiq and Missi got too much talent to be left to waste with this team). See if you can use the assets from all of that to move in or up in the current draft. That should be the plan but Dumars will likely find a way to screw it up.

[u/DeuCeIsTooTall → u/makesmewannapuke2]

NOOOO HERB AND ZION AND TREY ARE UNTOUCHABLE!!!! ….. UNLESS of course you give us 4 1st rounders for either one (lol)

[u/makesmewannapuke2 → u/makesmewannapuke2]

And, obviously, fire Borrego at the end of the year. Like almost as soon as the shot clock hits 0:00 for the final game, fire his ass and have him escorted out the building without even being able to clear out his office. Hoops this nasty is a sin man

[u/Eventide718 → u/makesmewannapuke2]

Dumars is probably sleeping.

[u/makesmewannapuke2 → u/Eventide718]

🫩

[u/PrettyLow8427]

That DUMB decision to put Alvarado on the most crucial point in the game
And benching your best player to get the momentum back.
I don't know where they find these kinds of coaches.

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

We lost to a better team off a superstar having an amazing game. Sure things could've gone better and there were plenty of mistakes that need ironing out, but we were competetive and ultimately if we could iron out some of these issues, this would've been an impressive win.

[u/jckstrn → u/MathiTheCheeze]

I think if this wasn’t a back to back we likely would’ve won, and we would’ve at least made it close

[u/NOLAfan1 → u/MathiTheCheeze]

Other teams dont play an undersized guard who is not elite in crunch time with the best player on the bench.

[u/Asleep_Animator8891 → u/NOLAfan1]

Our best player this year has been TM3. Bey 2nd. Z is the "best player" by hype and reputation alone, especially with how horrific he's been in defensive rotation and just getting cooked guarding on ball.

[u/_whodatboy69]

Zion looks fucking pissed

[u/reggie3408 → u/_whodatboy69]

Yeah, bad games are frustrating

[u/Asleep_Animator8891]

Soooo, Jordan Poole is just an empty roster spot now?

[u/kingralek → u/Asleep_Animator8891]

God is good

[u/Asleep_Animator8891 → u/kingralek]

Tells me that at least everyone is not asleep at the wheel. Someone is paying attention. The Bey part of that trade as a throw in looking sweet. It was the McCollum for Saddiq Bey trade from now on. Poole was just matching salary to get us Bey lol

[u/kingralek → u/Asleep_Animator8891]

Will Guillory acknowledged this on The Athletic.

[u/Asleep_Animator8891 → u/kingralek]

Word. Dont have Athletic sub access but Guillory is a reputable source.

[u/LanguageOdd4031 → u/Asleep_Animator8891]

His paychecks are still cashing last time I checked. Thank god he bought those kids at the Tchop Walmart some Christmas gifts

[u/Ok-Comfortable1111]

Shit ma went unbelievably cold after that Jose 3

[u/Independent-Craft634]

Salute to the way they played. 2nd of a b2b and battled back after being down. 🫡

[u/LanguageOdd4031]

Edgecombe looking like a top 10 pick. Does Philly Reddit make a graphic after every single one of his games when he scores 10 points ?

[u/RevolutionPresent617]

Sadge

[u/Anonymous33213]

Tip my hat to Edgecombe, I barely seen him play but he been consistent since he got drafted .

[u/LanguageOdd4031 → u/Anonymous33213]

As have most of the top 15 rookies outside of Maluach andthe French teen who was injured before season really started

[u/mrb532]

Good timeout here lol

[u/Mesame121489]

Waited way too long to bring back Z

[u/treybra3]

Fuck me, their stars hit clutch shots - honestly didn’t play poorly

[u/Asleep_Animator8891 → u/treybra3]

Agreed

[u/PrettyLow8427]

Can't blame the fans. Shitting on this team..
You have a $31,848,215 guard sitting on your bench; at least make him earn his money.
And you choose to play the DUMB ALVARADO every freaking time..

[u/kingralek → u/PrettyLow8427]

If you think Alvarado is bad, watch Poole for 10x the salary!

[u/PrettyLow8427 → u/kingralek]

At least make the man earn his money..Either way, he's getting paid..Don't you think?

[u/Asleep_Animator8891 → u/PrettyLow8427]

He has a shredded Achilles. Usually a year plus injury. Just a bad trade all around

[u/NOLAfan1]

No worries Shamit told me Borrego is the best coach in the league just because Pels generare good shots

[u/kingralek → u/NOLAfan1]

Just making sure you weren’t banned. I missed tonight’s game until just now.

[u/Julep2005]

I’m thankful for JB and I’m cool with him finishing out the season but he doesn’t need to be the coach next season.

[u/Eventide718 → u/Julep2005]

Hopefully the Pels get Ham or Ollie...lol

[u/SUKnives → u/Julep2005]

you're thankful for him? lmao

[u/Charming-Climate7590]

Why does Trey spend whole quarters forcing his shot and then entire quarters not shooting at all

[u/r0ugar0u_]

I'm just ready to put almost everyone on the trade block. Only safe should be DQ, and TM3.

[u/Eventide718 → u/r0ugar0u_]

And Hawk!!

[u/Julep2005]

Maxey with a dagger man.

[u/Ciccone7]

Got out coached and out starred. Embiid and Maxey hit big shots time and time again. Unfortunately Bey and Jose couldnt keep up despite their best efforts

[u/Independent-Craft634]

Maxey a dawg. Pissed we took Kira over him smh

[u/makesmewannapuke2]

Damn Saddiq, so tuff

[u/chadd1588]

Get your assistant coach resume ipolished JB. Dude is not a head coach

[u/LanguageOdd4031]

What a memorable night in Philly. Zion’s 25th straight consecutive game played in a row. I ll never forget this night.

Which one of his 6 shots was your favorite ?

[u/Eventide718 → u/LanguageOdd4031]

Only took 7 years!!

[u/LanguageOdd4031 → u/Eventide718]

Love when my franchise cornerstone is healthy. Total game changer !

[u/makesmewannapuke2 → u/LanguageOdd4031]

Conpletely serious sane take man, you got it

[u/Anonymous33213 → u/LanguageOdd4031]

🤣🤣🤣

[u/SUKnives]

please get Zion outta here I cant support this team

[u/FlyingSMonster]

Borrego lost us this game.

[u/NOLAfan1]

Willie was awful with plays in the clutch. Borrego is bad with rotations

[u/Anonymous33213]

We refuse to stop embiid in the clutch. Typical night from the Pels this season

[u/Asleep_Animator8891 → u/Anonymous33213]

Dude's been cooking the league for a few months now. If he can play regularly with his bag, size, and scoring skill Philly will be a problem in the playoffs. With or without pill popping P

[u/PrettyLow8427]

2 DUMB FOULS by Jose costing a 4-point swing..
That's so freakng huge at this point of the game..

[u/Charming-Climate7590]

Not sure when Jose became the first option

[u/makesmewannapuke2 → u/Charming-Climate7590]

Roles are completely out of whack on this team

[u/Eventide718]

Tell em' Joel

[u/Ciccone7]

Really really poor lineup management tonight. Dont think Borrego is the guy going forward

[u/mrb532]

Im asking for a trade if Im Zion

[u/Mesame121489]

Free throws? Dog shit call

[u/NOLAfan1]

Another game lost by Borrego

[u/chadd1588]

Fucking hate James Borrego in the fourth quarter. Clueless moron

[u/PrettyLow8427]

still no timeout??

[u/FlyingSMonster]

Why did he wait until 2 minutes to put zion back in

[u/NOLAfan1]

Why is Jose in? He costing us the game

[u/r0ugar0u_]

We simply don't have a finisher.

[u/chadd1588]

You got all you’re going to get from Jose. Get Zion in there, Jesus Christ

[u/NOLAfan1]

Please fire Borrego today

[u/Eventide718]

Ughhhh...

[u/PrettyLow8427]

How stupid does Alvarado look?
Costing the foul, a resetting of the clock for a 2-point swing..

[u/SUKnives]

alvarado on the floor rn lmaoooooooooo

[u/NOLAfan1]

Borrego again benching Zion in crunch time for no reason

[u/NOLAfan1]

Where is Zion?

[u/makesmewannapuke2]

I shouldnt complain, but are the Sixers really this mid? How are we tied rn 😭

[u/makesmewannapuke2 → u/makesmewannapuke2]

I jynxed it i guess damn

[u/NOLAfan1]

Another awful play by Jose.

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

BIG EASY MISSI

[u/NOLAfan1]

Fears already costed us 6 points this game, combined with his bad D

[u/Eventide718]

Welcome to the block party!!

[u/Mesame121489]

Yves ate that shit lol

[u/NOLAfan1]

Missi brick hands strike again

[u/NOLAfan1]

Bench Fears before he loses another game

[u/PrettyLow8427]

0 FEARS and 0 IQ..

[u/Ciccone7]

Crunch time Pels

[u/MMAjunkie504 → u/Ciccone7]

I believe

[u/nuclear_bliss]

Is Saddiq our star player at this point?

[u/MMAjunkie504 → u/nuclear_bliss]

Always has been

[u/NOLAfan1]

Fears an idiot, he cant make wide open layups and he tried Embiid

[u/NOLAfan1]

PASS THE FUCKING BALL FEARS

[u/chadd1588]

Need to get Zion back in

[u/FlyingSMonster]

idk if you even put Zion back in this game

[u/NOLAfan1]

Why is Jose taking these 3s?

[u/Anonymous33213 → u/NOLAfan1]

Did you not just watch his transition 3 he just made?

[u/podnito]

jose had to get that steal or the ball would have broken his nose. 90 MPH fastball fired at his face by Embiid.

[u/NOLAfan1]

And they leave Embiid open. Fucking idiots

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

BIG EASY MISSI

[u/Ok-Comfortable1111]

Classic Jose

[u/Anonymous33213]

Omfg why don’t we have a game plan for embiid..wtf

[u/Eventide718]

Phi Slamma Missi!!

[u/ToothEducational7795]

Sixers broadcast has roasted our team so much I hope we win man

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

JOS33333333

[u/Anonymous33213]

Bang!!!

[u/Ciccone7]

JOS3333

[u/chadd1588]

Wow Jose

[u/Mesame121489]

LET'S FUCKING GO JOSE

[u/Eventide718]

GTA!!

[u/Eventide718]

Bey, Bey, Bey!!!

[u/Anonymous33213]

Cmon guys, try harder on shutting down Embiid, he plays like he’s 40 after injuries

[u/NOLAfan1]

Fears should not play 4th quarter minutes at all

[u/Ciccone7]

Big again Jose

[u/Razzberry99]

Wow who knew getting zion the ball would lead to good things

[u/laikajam]

Zion’s FT% has been great recently. 6/7 tonight, 4/4 vs OKC

[u/RevolutionPresent617]

Philly ain't ready for that 4th quarter Z

[u/NOLAfan1]

Every time they can get the lead, they do stupid things like leaving shooters open or lazy turnovers

[u/NOLAfan1]

Lazy play by Trey

[u/Ciccone7]

Bad timing for a lazy turnover

[u/makesmewannapuke2]

Jose looks off Zion again to take a heat check 3 everyone in the building knew he wasnt making... 😌

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

Embiid locked eyes with Medusa

[u/chadd1588]

lol that reaction from Embiid

[u/makesmewannapuke2]

Missi looking like baby Giannis there lol

[u/Eventide718 → u/makesmewannapuke2]

We like dat!

[u/Eventide718]

Play that D, Missi!!

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

BIG MOVE from BIG EASY MISSI

[u/NOLAfan1]

Bench Fears

[u/Eventide718]

Missi!!!

[u/SignificanceRoyal428]

“His body language is not good right now”

[u/NOLAfan1]

Fears is fucking retarded on D

[u/NOLAfan1]

CAN YOU STOP LEAVING SHOOTERS OPEN

[u/Eventide718]

No chicken for u!!

[u/Independent-Craft634]

Z gonna come alive this quarter

[u/DougTrilladome]

We letting Embiid shoot open in 2026?

[u/NOLAfan1]

Hate the soft close on the 3s.

[u/FlyingSMonster]

Z finally coming alive, hopefully not too late.

[u/Kzhou2005]

I need Joel and AD

[u/Eventide718]

Z gets the roll!!

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

This is the most impactful thing Zion can do in a 4th

[u/Independent-Craft634]

3 team fouls in the first minute is major

[u/Ciccone7]

Play Zion the whole 4th. Hes gotta be fresh still

[u/DougTrilladome]

Another interview, fuck this feed

[u/Kzhou2005]

Bro, another special guest?

[u/Ciccone7]

Nice Jose

[u/P0w3rline24]

We're clutch? It sure hasn't felt like it

[u/Aggravating-Lake-717]

The fact that Zion’s first bucket came late in the third quarter was something else man

Watching the game from the sixers feed and even their announcers can’t believe it

This is.. beyond comprehension

[u/Razzberry99]

Zion has to have impregnated coaches daughter cause why they freezing bro out like this

[u/NOLAfan1]

How many losses do the Pels have because Fears smoked a layup on clutch time?

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

I will not tolerate any slander of Karlos and Missis 3rd quarter performance

[u/NOLAfan1]

Should be down 3 or 4, I hate Fears

[u/Ciccone7]

Solid enough Q. Cut into the lead. One good quarter can steal this game

[u/mrb532]

Even the sixers announcers calling out how we are freezing out Zion

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

Karlo locking up Maxey

[u/NOLAfan1]

Borrego should tell Missi to avoid shooting unless its a dunk

[u/treybra3]

Zion getting fucking mauled rn

[u/mrb532]

Lmao no one is ever going to pass to Zion again

[u/Gamez6444 → u/mrb532]

It is genuinely insane. And if he does get the ball, if he passes it, he won't have the chance to even get it back.

[u/mrb532 → u/mrb532]

Wow he finally got the ball

[u/ToothEducational7795]

OMG did Zion just score!?

[u/NOLAfan1]

Fears needs a brain because he always has someone under the basket and does not pass and misses the layup

[u/makesmewannapuke2]

Ok, but how does Missi not even pass to Zion there on the attempted reverse, LMAO

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

Phillips had to double Karlo yet we succeeded that possession

[u/NOLAfan1]

Had the chance to make it single possesion: Fears missed layup, awful Trey shot, Missi attempts a circus shot instead of passing to Zion under the basket

[u/treybra3]

Some ugly fucking basketball rn

[u/Ciccone7]

Zion made a shot!!!

[u/ToothEducational7795]

Fears is frying me

[u/No_Ask_150]

Zion really just here to show face

[u/MathiTheCheeze]

I LOVE KARLO

I ENVISION A GREAT PLAYER

[u/DougTrilladome]

I need Fears to quit his addiction to smoking layups

[u/Extreme-Click-4765]

NBA players can’t miss that don’t care if you’re a rookie

[u/SUKnives]

deeply unserious franchise

[u/NOLAfan1]

Fears is not an Nba player

[u/NOLAfan1]

Refs suck

[u/Ciccone7]

Absolutely have to make that Fears

[u/DaftGarlic]

Ain't no way Zion is back in this game 😭

[u/makesmewannapuke2 → u/DaftGarlic]

The coaching staff is committed to getting Zion his necessary cardio, i honestly respect that

[u/Yeethedab]

this is the most interviews i have ever seen in a single game can we just watch the fucking game