Charlotte's hot start gave way to a Philadelphia comeback, but the Hornets have drawn level early in the third.
Charlotte set the early pace with 37 points in the first quarter, building a 10-point lead behind Grayson Allen's 19. Philadelphia answered with a 30-17 second quarter to take a 57-54 halftime edge. The Hornets have scored the first three points of the third to make it 57-57. After the break, watch whether Allen and Brandon Miller can keep Charlotte's perimeter attack rolling or Tyrese Maxey can restore Philadelphia's edge; the Sixers entered at 5-1, ranked No. 7 in the power index.
Key Performers
Grayson Allen, Charlotte: 19 points, 5-of-6 from three Brandon Miller, Charlotte: 16 points, 4-of-8 from three Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia: 19 points, 8-of-13 shooting