Tyrese Maxey carries Sixers to clutch win without LeBron James and Joel Embiid

PhillyVoice • November 1, 2026 • sports

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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109-104 in their second game within 22.5 hours, despite missing key players Joel Embiid and LeBron James.
Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with a season-high 38 points, continuing his streak of seven consecutive 25-point games, while Anfernee Simons also delivered a strong performance.
The bench rotation saw Jabari Walker emerge as the primary backup center, outperforming Adem Bona and stabilizing the team’s interior play.
Despite Maxey and Simons' efforts, Seth Brown struggled offensively, highlighting the team's need for more consistent scoring from him in the absence of Embiid and James.
The Sixers improved to 6-1 for the 2026-2027 season and will next face the Chicago Bulls at home on Monday night.