Gina Mizell: FINAL: Sixers 108, Hornets 98. Charlotte hung around but never got closer than 6 down the stretch, thanks to 34-5-9 from Joel Embiid, 23-4-6 from Tyrese Maxey and 22 and 5 from Kelly Oubre. Sixers had 20 fastbreak points, and 20 off 17 Hornets turnovers. Sixers are 9-16 and play at the East-leading Cavs tomorrow.
Source: Bluesky
Source: Bluesky
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid dominates, Kelly Oubre Jr plays the perfect role player game, and more as the Sixers down the Hornets for their 6th win in the last 8 games.
THE RECAP (which is 🔓’d)
allphly.com/joel-embiid-do… – 9:46 PM
Joel Embiid dominates, Kelly Oubre Jr plays the perfect role player game, and more as the Sixers down the Hornets for their 6th win in the last 8 games.
THE RECAP (which is 🔓’d)
allphly.com/joel-embiid-do… – 9:46 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Nick Nurse says he thinks Paul George will play in Cleveland tomorrow night and that Joel Embiid will not. – 9:37 PM
Nick Nurse says he thinks Paul George will play in Cleveland tomorrow night and that Joel Embiid will not. – 9:37 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid is out for tomorrow’s game. As of now, Paul George is expected to be available. – 9:37 PM
Joel Embiid is out for tomorrow’s game. As of now, Paul George is expected to be available. – 9:37 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid in his first game back:
🔴 34 PTS
🔴 9 AST
🔴 5 REB
🔴 2 STL
🔴 2 BLK
Sixers beat the Hornets 108-98. pic.x.com/dFAU1vIIgw – 9:34 PM
Joel Embiid in his first game back:
🔴 34 PTS
🔴 9 AST
🔴 5 REB
🔴 2 STL
🔴 2 BLK
Sixers beat the Hornets 108-98. pic.x.com/dFAU1vIIgw – 9:34 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Observations after Joel Embiid’s triumphant, masked return:
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:32 PM
Observations after Joel Embiid’s triumphant, masked return:
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:32 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
If the Sixers could play the Hornets 55 more times this season, I’d feel good about their chances of catching up to the 1-seed in the East.
Masked Embiid with 34/9/5.
They are 9-16, just 1 game out of the 10-seed @OnPattison:
onpattison.com/news/2024/dec/… – 9:28 PM
If the Sixers could play the Hornets 55 more times this season, I’d feel good about their chances of catching up to the 1-seed in the East.
Masked Embiid with 34/9/5.
They are 9-16, just 1 game out of the 10-seed @OnPattison:
onpattison.com/news/2024/dec/… – 9:28 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid is back, and he is masked.
34-5-9 for the returning Embiid, who seemed to grow relatively comfortable with his mask as the game went on. Embiid’s return, another awesome Kelly Oubre Jr. night, an early Tyrese Maxey heater and more inside:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-hornets… – 9:27 PM
Joel Embiid is back, and he is masked.
34-5-9 for the returning Embiid, who seemed to grow relatively comfortable with his mask as the game went on. Embiid’s return, another awesome Kelly Oubre Jr. night, an early Tyrese Maxey heater and more inside:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-hornets… – 9:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid tonight:
34 PTS (31 MIN)
5 REB
9 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The first center to reach those numbers in a game this season. pic.x.com/JmrSJj1tNm – 9:26 PM
Joel Embiid tonight:
34 PTS (31 MIN)
5 REB
9 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The first center to reach those numbers in a game this season. pic.x.com/JmrSJj1tNm – 9:26 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The Sixers are on a 82-win pace in their last two games. Story coming shortly on Joel Embiid’s strong showing and more. pic.x.com/OkspC6MioP – 9:26 PM
The Sixers are on a 82-win pace in their last two games. Story coming shortly on Joel Embiid’s strong showing and more. pic.x.com/OkspC6MioP – 9:26 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Embiid just saved his legs with a slick Olajuwonesque or rondo scoop fake then layup with the off hand. Love to see it – 9:17 PM
Embiid just saved his legs with a slick Olajuwonesque or rondo scoop fake then layup with the off hand. Love to see it – 9:17 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Sixers lead the Hornets 58-46 at halftime.
Embiid has 10 points, 5 assists and 0 rebounds (3-8 FG).
George has 3 points on 1-7 shooting from the field, but has 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Maxey has 17 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3P) and 0 assists.
Oubre has 15 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3P). – 8:08 PM
Sixers lead the Hornets 58-46 at halftime.
Embiid has 10 points, 5 assists and 0 rebounds (3-8 FG).
George has 3 points on 1-7 shooting from the field, but has 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Maxey has 17 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3P) and 0 assists.
Oubre has 15 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3P). – 8:08 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers lead the Hornets 58-46 after 2.
Tyrese Maxey has 17 points (6-12 shooting), Kelly Oubre Jr has 15 (5-6), and Joel Embiid and Paul George have 5 assists each.
The Sixers are shooting 10-23 from 3, compared to 5-16 for the Hornets. – 8:07 PM
Sixers lead the Hornets 58-46 after 2.
Tyrese Maxey has 17 points (6-12 shooting), Kelly Oubre Jr has 15 (5-6), and Joel Embiid and Paul George have 5 assists each.
The Sixers are shooting 10-23 from 3, compared to 5-16 for the Hornets. – 8:07 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
You can see how hesitant Embiid is to drive an open lane and draw contact with the knee and face braces – 7:53 PM
You can see how hesitant Embiid is to drive an open lane and draw contact with the knee and face braces – 7:53 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
After the Sixers built up a 20-point lead, the Hornets ran off a 7-0 run in the last 90 seconds of play, kicked off by a really bad foul by Kyle Lowry, who fouled Miles Bridges on a 3-pointer. Missed 17 foot J by Embiid, a bad pass by Paul George and a missed layup and it’s – 7:51 PM
After the Sixers built up a 20-point lead, the Hornets ran off a 7-0 run in the last 90 seconds of play, kicked off by a really bad foul by Kyle Lowry, who fouled Miles Bridges on a 3-pointer. Missed 17 foot J by Embiid, a bad pass by Paul George and a missed layup and it’s – 7:51 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid’s first stint tonight: 7:43, 8 points, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 3-6 FG, 1-2 3P, 1-1 FT. – 7:24 PM
Joel Embiid’s first stint tonight: 7:43, 8 points, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 3-6 FG, 1-2 3P, 1-1 FT. – 7:24 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers have jumped out to a 26-11 lead early, against a Charlotte team playing without LaMelo or Brandon Miller.
Joel Embiid has 8 points early, and the Sixers are shooting 7-10 from 3-point range as a team, with Tyrese Maxey (3-4 from deep) and Kelly Oubre Jr (2-3) leading way – 7:22 PM
Sixers have jumped out to a 26-11 lead early, against a Charlotte team playing without LaMelo or Brandon Miller.
Joel Embiid has 8 points early, and the Sixers are shooting 7-10 from 3-point range as a team, with Tyrese Maxey (3-4 from deep) and Kelly Oubre Jr (2-3) leading way – 7:22 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid has 8 points in the opening five minutes wearing the mask 😳
(via @sixers)
pic.x.com/yGobw9IdTP – 7:22 PM
Joel Embiid has 8 points in the opening five minutes wearing the mask 😳
(via @sixers)
pic.x.com/yGobw9IdTP – 7:22 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Three early threes for Tyrese Maxey, with the latter two coming thanks to two-man actions with Embiid. – 7:22 PM
Three early threes for Tyrese Maxey, with the latter two coming thanks to two-man actions with Embiid. – 7:22 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Sixers lead Charlotte 17-6 after 4:20 of play. Eight points for Embiid, two corner threes for Oubre, three assists for George. As good of a start as a team can have. – 7:17 PM
Sixers lead Charlotte 17-6 after 4:20 of play. Eight points for Embiid, two corner threes for Oubre, three assists for George. As good of a start as a team can have. – 7:17 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Four early shot attempts for Embiid. Missed two great looks in the mid-range, then made a layup off a nice setup from George and converted a tough and-one in the post. – 7:13 PM
Four early shot attempts for Embiid. Missed two great looks in the mid-range, then made a layup off a nice setup from George and converted a tough and-one in the post. – 7:13 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid will start tonight against the Hornets and wear a mask, the Sixers announced 🦇 pic.x.com/3XGQy0CisD – 6:42 PM
Joel Embiid will start tonight against the Hornets and wear a mask, the Sixers announced 🦇 pic.x.com/3XGQy0CisD – 6:42 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) will play in tonight’s game against the Hornets. – 6:31 PM
Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) will play in tonight’s game against the Hornets. – 6:31 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Joel Embiid is back tonight.
Sixers starters: Maxey, Oubre Jr., George, KJ Martin, Embiid. – 6:30 PM
Joel Embiid is back tonight.
Sixers starters: Maxey, Oubre Jr., George, KJ Martin, Embiid. – 6:30 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid going through his pregame routine. We’ll find out his official status shortly. Embiid is questionable with a sinus fracture. pic.x.com/IPZvosUwgF – 6:26 PM
Joel Embiid going through his pregame routine. We’ll find out his official status shortly. Embiid is questionable with a sinus fracture. pic.x.com/IPZvosUwgF – 6:26 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
No mask for Joel Embiid as he goes through his pregame warmup. Remains questionable, but came out at his normal time and going through his normal routine now. We should know for sure in 10-15 mins. pic.x.com/Q0GOkmkxYI – 6:20 PM
No mask for Joel Embiid as he goes through his pregame warmup. Remains questionable, but came out at his normal time and going through his normal routine now. We should know for sure in 10-15 mins. pic.x.com/Q0GOkmkxYI – 6:20 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Nick Nurse, on Joel Embiid’s status for tonight’s game: “There’s a decent chance he plays. He’s gonna work (pregame) and see where he’s at before we get the all-clear.” – 5:25 PM
Nick Nurse, on Joel Embiid’s status for tonight’s game: “There’s a decent chance he plays. He’s gonna work (pregame) and see where he’s at before we get the all-clear.” – 5:25 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid’s re-evaluation today was “positive” and that Embiid is not yet certain to play tonight – 5:24 PM
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid’s re-evaluation today was “positive” and that Embiid is not yet certain to play tonight – 5:24 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Source: Joel Embiid is still listed on the injury report as questionable but a source has told me that he will play tonight against the hornets, barring any setbacks. He will wear a mask. – 3:10 PM
Source: Joel Embiid is still listed on the injury report as questionable but a source has told me that he will play tonight against the hornets, barring any setbacks. He will wear a mask. – 3:10 PM
More on this storyline
Derek Bodner: Joel Embiid is out for tomorrow’s game. As of now, Paul George is expected to be available. The Sixers came into the season with the plan of being cautious with both on back-to-backs. -via Bluesky / December 20, 2024
Mike Vorkunov: Joel Embiid averaged more than a point per minute last season, which put him in historic company. Tonight, in his seventh game of the year — the 25th 76ers game of the season – he finally does that in a game. He had 34 points in 31 minutes in the Sixers win over the Hornets. -via Bluesky / December 20, 2024
Tim Bontemps: Joel Embiid is playing tonight and starting against Charlotte, per the Sixers. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / December 20, 2024