Tyrese Maxey erupted for a game-high 38 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. The win was particularly significant for Philadelphia, as they rested both LeBron James and Joel Embiid following their intense 98-93 NBA Cup win over the New York Knicks. The sellout crowd of 19,533 at the Spectrum Center witnessed a testament to the 76ers’ depth, with Anfernee Simons providing a crucial 19-point performance off the bench to support Maxey’s offensive surge.
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The game featured a dramatic late-game swing that tested Philadelphia’s composure. With five minutes remaining, Charlotte’s Brandon Miller blocked V.J. Edgecombe’s layup and immediately transitioned with a bounce pass to Moussa Diabate for a dunk, giving the Hornets a 97-90 lead. However, the 76ers refused to fold. Simons chipped away with two key buckets, and Maxey secured the lead for good with a pair of free throws with 1:22 left on the clock. Edgecombe then extended the margin to 105-101 with a three-pointer from the left wing, effectively sealing the result.
For the Hornets, Grayson Allen was the standout performer, dropping 27 points off the bench on efficient 7-of-10 shooting from three-point range. Brandon Miller also contributed significantly with 24 points, including five made threes. Despite their efforts, Charlotte could not overcome the 76ers’ balanced attack. Jaylen Brown, who was a game-time decision, started and finished with 16 points for Philadelphia, further highlighting the team’s ability to generate offense from multiple positions when their primary stars sit out.
Source: Yahoo Sports
