Swarm and Sting
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Charlotte Hornets processed by Philadelphia 76ers

By Evan Birchmore

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 11: Mason Plumlee #24 of the Charlotte Hornets guards Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center on December 11, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 11: Mason Plumlee #24 of the Charlotte Hornets guards Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center on December 11, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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The Charlotte Hornets were no match for the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, falling to their Eastern Conference foe by a final score of 131-113.

As has been the case lately, Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr. carried the scoring for Charlotte, each chipping in 29 points to lead the visitors. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid had a monstrous 53-point effort to carry the 76ers.

With the defeat, the Hornets are now 7-20 on the season, the second-worst mark in the league ahead of only the Detroit Pistons (7-22).

What went right for the Charlotte Hornets?

Terry Rozier and Kelly Oubre Jr. continue to light it up 

As mentioned, both Rozier and Oubre Jr. notched 29 points, marking the eighth straight game in which both have surpassed the 20-point mark. They become the first Hornets player(s) to achieve this distinction since Kemba Walker did so during the 2017-18 season. In addition, Rozier knocked down the 1,000th three-pointer of his career, joining Gordon Hayward as the only players on Charlotte’s roster to have done so.

A good night from the free throw line

The Hornets went 26/30 (86.7%) from the foul line, marking a new season high in free throws made. Their 86.7% conversion rate from the foul line was their fifth-best in a game through the first 27 games of the season and was well above their season average of 73.7%.

What went wrong for the Charlotte Hornets?

Joel Embiid’s big night 

Joel Embiid recorded a stat line of 53 points and 12 rebounds, marking the second-highest scoring output of his career. Embiid’s 53 points is the seventh-most ever scored by a player against Charlotte and is the most since DeMarcus Cousins had 56 points on January 25th, 2016.

Philadelphia’s assist totals

Philadelphia recorded 31 total assists, their second-most in a game this season. James Harden led the way with 16 assists of his own, the most by any player against the Hornets this season.

What is next for the Charlotte Hornets?

Wednesday, December 14th – vs. Detroit Pistons (7:00 p.m.)

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