Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Prediction: The 76ers without Harden will win by defence

New Orleans beat Philadelphia on the home floor on December 31. Will the 76ers be able to take revenge at home?

The 76ers, in the previous game without James Harden and P. J. Tucker, managed to beat Oklahoma away – 115:96. Doc Rivers' team confidently acted in defense and managed to break a mini-series of two defeats in a row – from New Orleans (116:127) and Washington (111:116). It is worth noting that before that, Philadelphia had won eight games in a row, and the 76ers currently have 21-14 and fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Pelicans are moving powerfully along the championship distance and are already in second place in the West standings with a balance of 23-13 for the match with Philadelphia. Although New Orleans could not achieve victory in the previous match, losing away to another Western contender, Memphis Grizzlies - 101:116. However, before the meeting with Memphis, Willie Green's team had five wins in a row.

Philadelphia, with James Harden, could be doing better offensively this season. After all, the Milton-Melton pair on the backcourt could be more reliable in creation. So in the match with New Orleans, the 76ers will again have to show their best defensive skills in the upcoming game. 

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