The Philadelphia 76ers staged a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 118-114, taking a crucial step in their pursuit of an NBA playoff spot.
To secure this vital victory, the Philadelphia squad overturned a deficit in the final quarter, with Embiid, Maxey, and George leading their team to triumph.
Following this result, the 76ers improved their record to 41-33, keeping their hopes alive for clinching the 6th seed in the standings.
Conversely, the Hornets suffered a loss that dropped their record to 39-35.
Leading the charge for the victors was Paul George, who delivered an impressive double-double with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 2 assists. Joel Embiid added 29 points and grabbed 6 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 26 points.
For the Hornets, Brandon Miller stood out with a strong performance, scoring 29 points and collecting 8 rebounds.