Maxey leads 76ers past Hornets without James and Embiid

The 76ers rallied late to defeat the Hornets 109-104 in Charlotte on October 31, earning a win in their second game in less than a day. Philadelphia rested LeBron James and Joel Embiid after beating the Knicks the previous night. Both teams were playing the second half of a back-to-back schedule.

Maxey led Philadelphia with 38 points, including two free throws that put the 76ers ahead for good with 1:22 remaining. Anfernee Simons added 19 points off the bench, while Jaylen Brown scored 16. VJ Edgecombe hit a late three-pointer to extend Philadelphia’s advantage, and Brown made two free throws in the final seconds to secure the win.

Charlotte had led 101-94 with 3:41 left, but managed only three points over the rest of the game. Grayson Allen scored 27 points for the Hornets, making seven of his 10 attempts from three-point range. Brandon Miller added 24 points, including five three-pointers.

Philadelphia made 40% of its three-point shots and overcame making only 15 of 23 free throws. The win gives the 76ers six victories in their first seven games. They host Chicago on Monday, while Charlotte hosts Detroit that night. Both teams were missing players: Philadelphia was without James and Embiid, while Charlotte remained without Coby White and Kon Knueppel.