Sixers Rally, Drummond's Impact Secures Win

0:00On March 29th, the Philadelphia 76ers grabbed a crucial 118-114 road win over the Charlotte Hornets, too. Kick off their 3-game trip. Joe Embed dropped 29 points with 6 rebounds. Paul George added 26 points and 13 boards, and Tyree's Maxi chipped in. 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. Now the 6ers lead the Hornets by 2 games and hold the tiebreaker. Through 3-quarters, Charlotte dominated the glass, 41-24, grabbing extra shots off misses. But Coach Nick Nurse brought in Andre Drummond to start the 4th, and he flipped the script. Philly outrebounded them 17-11 in that frame, with Drummond snagging keyboards and a block to seal the rally. Paul George stepped up huge when the Hornets built a 15-point lead in the 3rd. The 9-time All-Star hit 2 big 3s to steady the ship, showing he's back in rhythm. He credited the team's energy from Maxi, Kelly Ubrei Jr., and the bench for swinging momentum.

1:03The 6ers showed real grit, especially with Maxi and Ubrei just returning, and it being only George and Embed's second game back. They overcame a 19-4 Hornets run in the 3rd, with shots from George, Maxi, Vijay Edgecomb, and Ubrei to pull out the victory. Nurse admitted he was worried about their conditioning, but praised the quick subs that kept them fresh. This win gives Philly breathing room in the east and momentum, heading into the rest of the road trip, proving they're built for these tight battles. This has been Charlotte Hornets News Today, powered by AI.