Embiid scored 20 points and the 76ers narrowly defeated the Hornets with 3 20+ points. Maxi scored 28+9 and scored 27+9+8 with three goals.

On October 26, the NBA regular season 76ers played against the Hornets at home. Miller retired early in the first half due to right shoulder soreness. The 76ers once led by 12 points, but were gradually overtaken by the Hornets by 11 points. The 76ers continued to counterattack with a team offensive, and Grimes hit a go-ahead three-pointer at the last moment. In the end, the 76ers defeated the Hornets 125-121 and won their second consecutive victory.

Statistics

76ers: Embiid 20 points and 4 assists, Maxey 28 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, Grimes 24 points with 5 three-pointers, Oubre 19 points, Edgecombe 15 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals.

Hornets: Miller retired with 4 points due to injury, Bridges had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, Kalkbrenner had 14 points, Sexton had 21 points and 7 assists, three goals, 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals, Klipper had 14 points and James had 10 points.

Game Review

The 76ers narrowly defeated the Celtics 117-116 away from home in their first game, and the Hornets defeated the Nets 136-117 at home in their first game. The 76ers are missing George, McCain, and Watford in this game, and the Hornets are missing Green and Gerwig. The 76ers trailed 8-9 at the beginning of the first quarter. Maxi led a 10-0 offensive with three consecutive three-pointers to lead a 9-point lead. The 76ers continued to expand their 28-16 lead by 12 points. The Hornets fought back tenaciously to catch up to 5 points at the end of the first quarter. The 76ers then continued to consolidate their advantage. At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers led the Hornets 36-29 by 7 points. He scored 10 points on 4 of 5 three-pointers, and Maxi scored 12 points on 4 three-pointers.

In the second quarter, both sides scored less than 30 points in a single quarter. The 76ers scored 11 points less in the second quarter than in the first quarter. Grimes broke out in the second quarter and scored 12+2+2 efficiently on 4 of 5, but the rest of his teammates scored a total of 13 points. The Hornets counterattacked and chased points. The 76ers lost 25-29 in a single quarter by 4 points. At the end of the first half, the 76ers led the Hornets 61-58. In the first two quarters of the game, three goals scored 17 points, Sexton had 13 points, James had 10 points, Maxi had 14 points, Embiid had 16 points, and Grimes had 17 points.

Back from the halftime break, the Hornets' offensive firepower was greatly upgraded. They played an efficient offense in the third quarter and continued to suppress the 76ers, scoring 38 points in the third quarter. On the other hand, the 76ers only had 25 points in two consecutive quarters. Bridges scored 5 of 7 in 9 minutes of the third quarter and scored 14+3+2, leading the Hornets to continuously score and gradually overtake a double-digit advantage. The 76ers lost 25-38 in a single quarter by 13 points. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers were overtaken by the Hornets 86-96 by 10 points. In the first three quarters of the game, three goals, 22+7+6, and Sexton's 21 points led five Hornets to score in double figures. Embiid's 20 points and Grimes' 21 points led four of the 76ers to score in double figures.

In the final quarter of the game, the Hornets continued to suppress the 76ers and maintained a 9-point advantage in the middle of the fourth quarter. The 76ers continued to counterattack to chase points. With 4 minutes and 19 seconds left, the 76ers trailed 109-116. The 76ers went on an 8-0 offensive to take a 1-point lead and responded with three field goals. The three goals continued with two free throws and one free throw. Maxi tied the score with a layup. The two sides then each missed a three-point shot. However, Grimes hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 13.9 seconds left. Mann missed the equalizing three-pointer. Drummond grabbed the rebound and was fouled and made two free throws. Kalkbrenner made a tip-in to catch up to 2 points to extend his life. Maxey was fouled and made two free throws, but missed three three-pointers. In the end, the 76ers narrowly defeated the Hornets 125-121.

Starting lineup for both sides

76ers: Oubre, Barlow, Embiid, Edgecombe, Maxey

Hornets: Miller, Bridges, Kalkbrenner, Sexton, three goals