Matchup History
While it may seem like the Hornets have been around forever, they only just joined the league prior to the 1988-89 season. It wasn’t long before they’d introduce themselves to the 76ers either, as they traveled to Philadelphia for just the 11th game of their short existence. Since that time, the regular season contests have been mostly even, as Alonzo Mourning and Larry Johnson did battle with Charles Barkley in the early ‘90s, and in 2000, when the Allen Iverson-led Sixers bested the Baron Davis and the Hornets in the only playoff series between these two franchises, winning in the first round 3 games to 1. Iverson recorded a playoff high 55 points in that first round contest.
Since then, Charlotte's home team has become the Bobcats and gone back to being the Hornets once again. All-Stars like Gerald Wallace and Kemba Walker suited up in teal before the team drafted point guard LaMelo Ball in 2020.
The 76ers faced off against the Hornets in four games during the 2023-24 season, winning all of them. The 76ers won their first matchup by over 50 points, with a final score of 135-82. Joel Embiid recorded 42 points in just 30 minutes of play. Their final game on March 16 was another 76ers win, with Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. combining for 52 points.
The Sixers and Hornets matchup in one more game during the 2024-25 season. Their first matchup of the season was in South Philly on November 10. The 76ers pulled an overtime win against the Hornets with a 2 point victory. Their final matchup of the season is December 20 back at The Center. The 76ers traveled to Charlotte to face the Hornets on December 3 as a part of the NBA Emirates Cup, winning 110-104. Paul George recorded 29 points and 8 assists in the contest.
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