Embiid Leads 76ers to Historic Win Over Depleted Hornets
Joel Embiid's 42-point performance propels Philadelphia 76ers to their sixth straight victory, handing the Charlotte Hornets their worst loss in franchise history.
- Joel Embiid scored 42 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in less than three quarters, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 135-82 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
- The 53-point loss is the worst in the Hornets' franchise history, surpassing a 50-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2000.
- The Hornets were playing without three starters and two key reserves, and lost top scorer Terry Rozier in the third quarter due to an injury.
- This is the 76ers' sixth consecutive win and Embiid's 11th consecutive 30-point performance.
- The Hornets face a challenging schedule ahead, including two games against the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets.
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