Tyrese Maxey scores 38 as 76ers beat Hornets 109-104 without LeBron James, Joel Embiid

Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points to guide the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. Playing without stars LeBron James and Joel Embiid, who were rested on the second night of a back-to-back, Philadelphia rallied from a late fourth-quarter deficit at the Spectrum Center. Anfernee Simons contributed 19 points off the bench, while Jaylen Brown added 16 points.

Charlotte took a 97-90 lead with five minutes remaining, sparked by Brandon Miller and Moussa Diabate, before Philadelphia mounted a decisive comeback. Grayson Allen led the Hornets with 27 points, and Miller finished with 24. A crucial 3-pointer by V.J. Edgecombe and clutch free throws from Maxey and Brown sealed the win for the 76ers.