Overview

• The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109-98, improving their record to 37-30.
• Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 30 points, despite suffering a bloody nose from a flagrant foul by Hornets' Brandon Miller.
• Buddy Hield and Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed significantly in the second half, with Hield scoring all 14 of his points post-intermission.
• The victory marked the Sixers' seventh-straight win over the Hornets, who now hold a record of 17-51.
• The Sixers are currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, facing challenges without key players Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris due to injuries.