Furkan Korkmaz scores 22 points in 76ers' 117-97 victory against Pelicans

Joel Embiid finishes with 22 points, 6 rebounds for 76ers

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - Furkan Korkmaz came off the bench to add 22 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-97 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA season opener.

Turkish guard-forward Korkmaz scored four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter while Joel Embiid finished with 22 points and six rebounds late Wednesday.

Tyrese Maxey also added 20 points, seven rebounds, and five assist as Tobias Harris scored 20 points for the winning side.

For the Pelicans, Brandon Ingram finished with 25 points, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 23 points.

- Results in NBA

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