The 76ers beat the Kings 113-111, then face the Pelicans, who won three of four with a new lineup.

The Philadelphia 76ers aim to extend their two-game winning streak after narrowly defeating the Sacramento Kings 113-111, overcoming an 11-point deficit with 40 points from Tyrese Maxey and 37 from Joel Embiid, marking their first back-to-back home wins since late December. Head coach Nick Nurse called the win fortunate but highlighted improved late-game execution. The 76ers face the New Orleans Pelicans, who have won three of their last four games, including a 114-106 victory over Memphis, after interim coach James Borrego shifted to a bigger, more physical lineup without a traditional point guard. That change, featuring forward Saddiq Bey and rookie Derik Queen, helped the Pelicans dominate the third quarter and achieve balanced scoring, with all three frontcourt starters scoring 20 or more points. Both Fears and Queen have been named to the Rising Stars game.