Joel Embiid goes off for 34 points in victorious return against Charlotte

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.