PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Saturday night , as Philadelphia looks to end a three-game losing streak while holding a 30-25 record with their playoff position under threat. Tyrese Maxey is enjoying the best season of his career, averaging 28.9 points and 6.8 assists , and will shoulder massive offensive responsibility with Joel Embiid dealing with injury issues and missing games frequently . The 76ers bring considerable strengths to this matchup, featuring efficient free throw shooting at 81.6% and a high frequency of attacks at the rim , though their three-point shooting ranks just 23rd in the league. Philadelphia has had more time to rest and prepare compared to the Pelicans, currently featuring a deeper rotation and more in-form players . New Orleans enters this contest dealing with significant challenges, as the franchise cannot be satisfied with this season and is facing serious problems despite slight recent improvements. The Pelicans rank first in attacking the rim at high frequency but suffer from terrible three-point shooting efficiency at the 29th rank , creating an uneven offensive profile that opponents can exploit. Playing weak defense while struggling to protect the glass and defend beyond the arc, New Orleans will face a visiting team primed to capitalize on these vulnerabilities. Despite winning four of their last five games, the Pelicans fell to Philadelphia 124-114 in their only season meeting , setting the stage for a rematch between teams heading in opposite directions.