Embiid leads 76ers past Pelicans, Williamson hurts hamstring


              Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) looks at the replay screen after a foul was called in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) looks to pass in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. The Pelicans won 127-116. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12), guard De'Anthony Melton (8) and guard James Harden (1) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. The Pelicans won 127-116. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden, left, drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans' Naji Marshall, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson goes up to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, goes up to shoot against New Orleans Pelicans' Jonas Valanciunas, front left, and Zion Williamson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, argues the foul called against him by referee Natalie Sago, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Embiid leads 76ers past Pelicans, Williamson hurts hamstring