76ers Rally Past Hornets, Snap Charlotte's Win Streak

Embiid and George lead Philadelphia's comeback victory

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:52am

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The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 118-114, snapping the Hornets' five-game winning streak. Joel Embiid scored 29 points and Paul George added 26 points and 13 rebounds to power the 76ers' comeback.

Why it matters

This win is an important boost for the 76ers as they jockey for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets had been on a hot streak, making this a significant victory for Philadelphia against a fellow postseason contender.

The details

The 76ers trailed by as many as 13 points in the second half before rallying behind the strong performances of Embiid and George. Philadelphia outscored Charlotte 34-25 in the fourth quarter to secure the comeback win.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Joel Embiid

A star center for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored 29 points in the win.

Paul George

A veteran forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who contributed 26 points and 13 rebounds in the comeback victory.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to dig deep and fight back in the second half. I'm proud of the way the team responded and battled to get this important win.”

— Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Center

The takeaway

This win shows the 76ers' resilience and ability to overcome deficits against tough opponents like the Hornets. It will be a confidence-boosting victory as Philadelphia continues its push towards the playoffs.