The Hornets answer Philadelphia’s second-quarter surge with a 29-20 third to take a six-point advantage into the fourth.
Charlotte leads Philadelphia 83-77 through three quarters, after opening with a 37-27 first-quarter advantage. The 76ers swung back in the second, outscoring the Hornets 30-17, but Charlotte reclaimed momentum with a 29-20 third. Grayson Allen has 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 5-of-7 from three, while Brandon Miller has added 16 points and four triples. Tyrese Maxey leads all scorers with 23 points for Philadelphia, which entered ranked seventh in the power index at 5-1; Charlotte is 19th and 3-3.
Key Performers
Grayson Allen, Charlotte: 21 points, 5-of-7 from three Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia: 23 points, 4 assists Brandon Miller, Charlotte: 16 points, 4-of-8 from three