The Philadelphia 76ers visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Monday, January 26, with tip-off scheduled for 3:00 PM ET. Philadelphia holds a 24-20 record, posting 12-7 on the road, while Charlotte stands at 18-28, including an 8-13 mark at home.
Philadelphia comes in on a one-game losing streak after a 109-112 defeat to the New York Knicks on January 24. The squad previously beat the Houston Rockets 128-122 in overtime on January 22. Charlotte enters with momentum from two consecutive wins, having defeated the Washington Wizards 119-115 and the Orlando Magic 124-97. The teams met once this season, with the 76ers winning 125-121 on October 25.
Injuries will influence rotations for both teams. Philadelphia is without Joel Embiid and Paul George, both sidelined for left knee injury management. MarJon Beauchamp and Johni Broome are doubtful due to G League assignments, while Kelly Oubre Jr. is available wearing a left knee brace.
Charlotte faces multiple absences as well. Mason Plumlee is out following right groin surgery. PJ Hall, Liam McNeeley, and Antonio Reeves are on G League assignments. Collin Sexton is probable with left hamstring soreness, and KJ Simpson remains out with a left hip flexor strain.
Tyrese Maxey leads Philadelphia with 29.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game, while VJ Edgecombe adds 15.6 points and 5.3 assists. Embiid, before sitting out, averaged 25.1 points and 7.4 rebounds. Oubre Jr. contributes 14.6 points per game and 4.6 rebounds.
For Charlotte, Brandon Miller averages 20 points and 4.4 rebounds, and Kon Knueppel adds 18.9 points with 5.5 rebounds. LaMelo Ball contributes 19.3 points and 7.6 assists, while Miles Bridges provides 18.7 points and 6.2 rebounds. Collin Sexton is set to play at reduced capacity with his left hamstring issue.
