76ers Beat Hornets 107-105 in Overtime

Jared McCain scored a career-high 27 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 107-105 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets, snapping a five-game losing streak. Despite missing key players Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers managed to hold off a late rally from Charlotte, which was fueled by LaMelo Ball's 38 points and Brandon Miller's 22. The game was tightly contested, with the Hornets overcoming a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime. Key moments included a controversial jump ball after a foul challenge on Ball and critical free throws by Caleb Martin that helped secure the win for the Sixers. Paul George contributed 15 points but did not play in overtime, while Guerschon Yabusele added 20 points for Philadelphia. The loss leaves the Hornets stuck at 4-6, missing an opportunity to reach a .500 record for the first time since 2022.