Kelly Oubre Jr. led the Philadelphia 76ers against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, scoring 21 points. He played 38 minutes and made all seven of his field goal attempts, including two three-pointers. Despite his efforts, the 76ers lost 123-115.
What It Means
Oubre’s performance against the Pelicans marked a standout game as he exceeded his scoring projection by ten points and led both teams in steals. This season, he is averaging 13.2 points per game, ranking second on his team and 22nd among small forwards in the league. In terms of rebounding, he has finished in the top five at his position in nearly a third of his games this season. His shooting percentage from beyond the arc was higher than usual at 40% for this game compared to his season average of 28.1%.
