Jrue Holiday Nears Triple-Double in Philly Return, Pelicans Win

Former 76er point guard Jrue Holiday racked up 20 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the host Sixers Friday night, 121-105. The loss dropped Philly to 6-11 on the season. Tony Wroten tallied 24 points for the Sixers in the losing effort. Holiday is averaging 14.4 points and 7.7 rebounds fir the 7-8 Pelicans, who need to secure no higher than the sixth pick in the next draft in order for the Sixers to acquire the selection this season. For more on the game, click here.

Jrue Holiday is doing his part to secure the extra lottery pick for the Sixers as part of his trade this season, averaging nearly 15 points and 8 assists for the .500-ish Pelicans.