‘Lucky’ or not, 76ers strive to extend win streak vs. Pelicans

The Philadelphia 76ers' last game wasn't anything to brag about.

But it was a win, and one that might be a sign that the team is getting better.

The Sixers had to battle back from an 11-point deficit in the final 7 1/2 minutes to edge the struggling Sacramento Kings 113-111 on Thursday night. They hope that gives them some momentum as they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.

"We got lucky," Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said. "But it's a line drive in the box score.