Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia back from a six-point deficit after three quarters to beat Charlotte 109-104.
The Philadelphia 76ers rallied past the Charlotte Hornets 109-104, overcoming a 10-point first-quarter hole and a six-point deficit entering the fourth. Charlotte opened with a 37-27 quarter, but Philadelphia answered with a 30-17 second to take a 57-54 halftime lead. The Hornets then won the third 29-20, moving ahead 83-77. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 38 points on 13-of-23 shooting, including 4-of-9 from three and 8-of-9 at the line, plus 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers. Anfernee Simons added 19 points on 6-of-12 shooting and 5-of-9 from three, with 0 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 0 blocks and 0 turnovers. Grayson Allen hit 9-of-12 shots and 7-of-10 threes for Charlotte, finishing with 27 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 3 turnovers. Brandon Miller contributed 24 points on 8-of-20 shooting, including 5-of-12 threes, along with 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 2 turnovers. Philadelphia’s 32-21 fourth quarter flipped the six-point gap into a five-point win.
Key Performers
Tyrese Maxey (76ers): 38 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST; 13/23 FG, 4/9 3PT Grayson Allen (Hornets): 27 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST; 9/12 FG, 7/10 3PT Brandon Miller (Hornets): 24 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST; 8/20 FG, 5/12 3PT
Standings Impact
Philadelphia improves to 6-1 overall and 3-0 on the road; the 76ers are No. 7 in the Power Index. Charlotte drops to 3-4 overall and 2-2 at home, with the Hornets ranked No. 19.
DYMA Insight
Philadelphia’s 32-point fourth quarter proved decisive after Charlotte held a six-point lead through three. Maxey’s 38 points on 13-of-23 shooting powered the comeback, while Allen’s 7-of-10 from three kept Charlotte dangerous.