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
Charlotte Hornets - Indiana Pacers: 123-122
Detroit Pistons - Chicago Bulls: 88-94
New York Knicks - Boston Celtics: 138-134
Toronto Raptors - Washington Wizards: 83-98
Memphis Grizzlies - Cleveland Cavaliers: 132-121
Minnesota Timberwolves - Houston Rockets: 124-106
New Orleans Pelicans - Philadelphia 76ers: 97-117
San Antonio Spurs - Orlando Magic: 123-97
Utah Jazz - Oklahoma City Thunder: 107-86
Phoenix Suns - Denver Nuggets: 98-110
Portland Trail Blazers - Sacramento Kings: 121-124