The Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the Charlotte Hornets in a heart-stopping contest, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 38 points.
I was blown away by the 76ers' ability to outlast the Hornets in this thrilling matchup. The final score was a decisive 109-104 victory for the 76ers, and it's clear that they were the superior team from start to finish.
The Philadelphia 76ers' Dominant Performance
The 76ers' offense was strong, with multiple players contributing to their success. Tyrese Maxey led the charge with 38 points, while Jaylen Brown added 16 points and Anfernee Simons chipped in with 19.
- Maxey's impressive performance included a 13-23 shooting streak from the field.
- Brown's scoring was well-rounded, with 6-15 shots from the field.
- Simons' 19 points came on 6-12 shooting from the field.
The Hornets' Struggles
The Hornets struggled to keep up, with Grayson Allen leading the way with 27 points. However, their offense was inconsistent, and they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities.
- Allen's scoring was impressive, but his teammates struggled to find their rhythm.
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By the Numbers: Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 27 | 30 | 20 | 32 | 109 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 37 | 17 | 29 | 21 | 104 |
Points by quarter
| Player | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 14 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 38 |
| Grayson Allen | Charlotte Hornets | 11 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 27 |
| Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Anfernee Simons | Philadelphia 76ers | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 19 |
| Jaylen Brown | Philadelphia 76ers | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| Naz Reid | Charlotte Hornets | 4 | 2 | 8 | – | 14 |
| Jabari Walker | Philadelphia 76ers | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| VJ Edgecombe | Philadelphia 76ers | 5 | – | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Top 5 by points
| # | Player | Team | Points | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 38 | 38 pts · 4 reb · 4 ast · FG 13-23 · 38 min |
| 2 | Grayson Allen | Charlotte Hornets | 27 | 27 pts · 4 reb · 3 ast · FG 9-12 · 30 min |
| 3 | Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets | 24 | 24 pts · 5 reb · 5 ast · FG 8-20 · 33 min |
| 4 | Anfernee Simons | Philadelphia 76ers | 19 | 19 pts · 0 reb · 2 ast · FG 6-12 · 25 min |
| 5 | Jaylen Brown | Philadelphia 76ers | 16 | 16 pts · 4 reb · 4 ast · FG 6-15 · 38 min |
Best on the night
- Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers): 38 pts · 4 reb · 4 ast · FG 13-23 · 38 min
- Grayson Allen (Charlotte Hornets): 27 pts · 4 reb · 3 ast · FG 9-12 · 30 min
- Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets): 24 pts · 5 reb · 5 ast · FG 8-20 · 33 min
Rough night
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Philadelphia 76ers): 3 pts on FG 1-2, 2 turnovers, 1 fouls in 18 min
- Sion James (Charlotte Hornets): 4 pts on FG 2-4, 1 turnovers, 2 fouls in 18 min
- Dennis Schroder (Charlotte Hornets): 4 pts on FG 1-11, 4 turnovers, 2 fouls in 35 min
Fouls
Team fouls: Philadelphia 76ers 19 · Charlotte Hornets 19. Foul trouble: Adem Bona (Philadelphia 76ers, 5).
Injuries and absences
- Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets) — Out: Knueppel (hamstring) was recalled from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Friday. He remains out for Friday's contest against the Wizards.
- Coby White (Charlotte Hornets) — Out: Head coach Charles Lee said Monday that White (calf) remains without a timeline for a return, though Lee added that he'll have a better idea of where things sta
- Grant Williams (Charlotte Hornets) — Out: Williams (hamstring) will be re-evaluated following Charlotte's upcoming two-game road trip, Rod Boone reports.
- Kylan Boswell (Charlotte Hornets) — Out: Boswell (knee) is out for Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.
- Jabari Walker (Philadelphia 76ers) — Out: Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus New York.
- Tacko Fall (Philadelphia 76ers) — Out: Fall (quadriceps) is out for Wednesday's game in Indiana.
- Dominick Barlow (Philadelphia 76ers) — Out: Barlow will miss at least the next two weeks of action due to a lumbar spine bone stress response, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
- Ariel Hukporti (Philadelphia 76ers) — Out: Hukporti has sustained a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
- Caleb Love (Philadelphia 76ers) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Rayan Rupert (Philadelphia 76ers) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Hannes Steinbach (Charlotte Hornets) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- PJ Hall (Charlotte Hornets) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
