On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Oklahoma City Thunder (at home). For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as All-S

Tyrese Maxey admitted that this season has not been fun. The 76ers star is still trying to focus on staying positive.

After the Philadelphia 76ers announced that rookie guard Jared McCain had undergone season-ending surgery on his left knee, teammate Tyrese Maxey offered support and encouragement. McCain emerged as an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. Averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 0.7 steals, Jared carved out a role with the 76ers.

The Pelicans made 59.1% of their shots — including making 6 of 9 three-pointers — in the final frame behind C.J. McCollum, who paced the Pelicans with 38 points.

Philadelphia and New Orleans square off in non-conference action. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

CJ McCollum scored 38 points lead a New Orleans Pelicans team playing without the suspended Zion Williamson past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-115.

The Sixers still faced a six-point halftime deficit. Maxey committed a turnover that led to a McCollum three and came up empty on a buzzer-beating jumper try. In the first half, Maxey and George combined to go 4 for 16 from the floor and 0 for 8 from three-point territory.

Paul George led a late surge, but the Joel Embiid-less Sixers did not play nearly well enough to beat the Pelicans on Friday night. They're 15-21.

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Philadelphia 76ers in this NBA matchup at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday, January 10th. WATCH: Pelicans vs 76ers Live | Stream free on Fubo The Pelicans have been banged up this year,

Zion Williamson is back, but the New Orleans Pelicans still have the worst record in the Western Conference heading into Friday’s matchup with the Philadelphia

Tyrese Maxey had 30 points, 12 assists, and six rebounds for Philadelphia. Paul George had 25 points and 11 rebounds with five assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21 points and seven rebounds, and Ricky Council IV added 13. Guerschon Yabusele added six and seven rebounds.

New Orleans Pelicans (7-31, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (15-20, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tyrese Maxey and the ...