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Tyrese Maxey scores 38, Jaylen Brown returns to 76ers' lineup for 109-104 win over Hornets

The Philadelphia 76ers secured a hard-fought 109-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, with Tyrese Maxey leading the charge with a career-high 38 points. The Sixers’ offense struggled early, as Charlotte built a 37-27 lead in the first quarter, with Maxey and Jaylen Brown combining for just 16 points.

However, Philadelphia rallied in the second half, outscoring the Hornets 52-47 to take control of the game. Maxey and Grayson Allen traded dominant first-half performances, each scoring 19 points, but Maxey’s late-game heroics—including a clutch free throw with under a minute remaining—sealed the win.

Meanwhile, Brown returned from a left patellar tendinopathy issue, though he finished with just 10 points on 4-of-16 shooting. The game also saw a tense altercation in the fourth quarter between Brown and Allen, resulting in technical fouls for both players after a physical play under the basket.

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