Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Game Preview
INJURY REPORT:
HORNETS: OUT: LaMelo Ball (Ankle), Cody Martin (Knee), Mark Williams (Finger)
76ERS: OUT: Jalen McDaniels (Hip)
GAME PREVIEW: The Hornets take on the Philadelphia 76ers, who currently have the highest winning streak in the NBA with six-straight wins. The Hornets have lost their last three games as they're allowing 117.6 points per game over that stretch. The Hornets have been without their defensive anchor Mark Williams in each of the last three matchups.
The 76ers are really hot right now as they're looking to advance their position in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers currently sit third in the Eastern Conference with a 46-22 record. They are just three games behind the one seed Milwaukee Bucks and just one game behind the two-seeded Boston Celtics. Every game matters for the 76ers from here on out as they're looking to achieve home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. In the 76ers six-game winning streak, Joel Embiid is averaging 36.8 points per game, along with 8.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists, while shooting 60.0% from the field and 50.0% from three.
STORYLINES:
Terry Rozier turns 29-years-old today as he will be playing in just his third game ever on his birthday.
Jalen McDaniels, who was traded at the deadline by the Hornets will not make his "revenge game" tonight due to a hip injury.
KEY MATCHUP: Joel Embiid vs Hornets defense
Joel Embiid has trounced the Hornets pretty much every time they have matched up against each other. Joel Embiid holds an impressive 15-1 record against the Hornets in his career. In his most recent game against the Hornets he scored 53 points and recorded 12 rebounds. It will be a tough game for the Hornets young bigs to matchup with the potential MVP this year.
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