Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 21, 2026

The Pelicans and 76ers had split their season series evenly—each winning one game by double digits—but New Orleans tilted the tie-breaker with a 126–111 victory that landed just shy of its pregame ceiling. The combined 237 points cleared the 235.5 market total by 1.5, though the pace told a tale of two halves: the first 24 minutes exploded for 122 combined points, nearly guaranteeing an over, while the second half cooled to 115, dampening what could have been a much higher final.

The second quarter was the inflection point, with 69 combined points fueling New Orleans' run. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 27 points and 7 assists, and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 points and 5 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to keep pace. For New Orleans, Jordan Poole chipped in 23 points and 5 assists, while Zion Williamson orchestrated the offense with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists. Saddiq Bey contributed 20 points off the bench. The Pelicans' defense stiffened in the fourth quarter, limiting the 76ers to just 20 points—a 9-point swing from their Q3 output of 29—to seal the comfortable margin.

DAGGER leaned under pregame; the game did not cooperate, landing on the over side. For context, Philadelphia's recent form (115.5 ppg scored, 116.6 allowed) and New Orleans' defense (114.3 ppg allowed) had suggested a lower-scoring affair, but the second quarter's explosion derailed that thesis entirely.