Sixers' Comeback Win Over Hornets

On March 29th, the Philadelphia Sixers grabbed a crucial 118-114 comeback when over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night at Spectrum Center.

They improved to 41-33, snapped Charlotte's 5-game winning streak and took a 2-1 edge in the season series, which could matter big for tiebreakers later.

That keeps Philly 7th in the East.

Key guys like Tyree's Maxi with his right pinky injury and Kelly Ubrej Jr. with the left elbow spraying both returned, while only Johnny Broome sat out.

Joel and Bede dropped 29 points and 6 rebounds.

Paul George went for 26 points, a season high 13 boards and 4 steals.

And Maxi added 26 points with 8 assists.

Brandon Miller let Charlotte with 29 for their 49 and 35 record.

The Hornets jumped out early, building a lead up to 15, and the third behind hot shooting and 20 offensive rebounds for 21.

Second chance points, Philly struggled on the glass like usual, but clamped down defensively as Charlotte went cold from deep.

The Sixers stars carried most of the offense early, with Mbede, Maxi and George combining for 50 of 64 first half points.

In the fourth, coach Nick Nurse went deep with 11 guys, including Andre Drummond starting the quarter strong.

Philly finally took the lead on Duns from Ubrej and Maxi, then held firm despite foul trouble.

Down the stretch, and Bede blocked a jumper.

George hit a clutch 3 and stole the ball from Lamello Ball, stealing the Gritty Road W against a Hornets.

Squat that had won 23 of 29 lately.

Now the Sixers head to Miami to face the 39 and 35 heat on Monday night, and another must win spot to climb the standings.

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