NBA: Ben Simmons' 76ers vs Hornets - Live updates, text commentary, score and highlights

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These two teams get another shot at each other after facing off on Saturday AEDT, a game which saw the Sixers (34-28) run away with a 110-99 victory, outscoring the (34-28) Hornets 36-19 in the fourth quarter.

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Dwight Howard will have his hands full again trying to contain Joel Embiid, who piled on 23 points and 15 rebounds in the last meeting. Howard found himself in early foul trouble and was only able to chip in 6 points and 6 rebounds in 25 minutes of action. Look for Embiid to go at him early again in this one.

For the Sixers, containing Kemba Walker is the key. The Hornets point guard piled on 31 points with ease last time out. Robert Covington and Ben Simmons will likely take shifts to try slow him down.

The Hornets currently sit in 10th place in the East, seven games back of the sixth-placed Sixers, who will be looking for a much-needed bounce back after their collapse against Milwaukee on Monday. Despite the loss, Philly has won nine of their last 11 games.

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Tip-off time: 11:00am AEDT, Wednesday 7 March

TV:  N/A

Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte

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And that's a wrap! Sixers win.


 

Simmons continues to pile up the assists. He finds Joel Embiid with the nice one-handed dime for the alley-oop jam.

The Aussie has 13 assists for the game, to go with 16 points and 8 rebounds.


BEN SIMMONS AGAIN


 

The Sixers are well in control in Charlotte. They lead by 10 points entering the fourth quarter. can they hang on and close this one out?


That Kemba Walker step-back is no joke! Sheesh


 

Ben Simmons cannot stop dunking on the Charlotte Hornets. The Aussie has been everywhere around the rim!


 

The Sixers offense is on fire at the half. They put up 71 points, shoointg 67% from the field and 56% from the three-point line. After struggling to take care of the ball against Milwaukee on Monday, they've reeled it in, only committing 9 turnovers so far.


 

Ben Simmons continues his scoring streak this season, Is he the Rookie of the Year?


 

The Sixers are turning up on the defensive end, as they extend their lead to 9 points. Check this monster block from Robert Covington!


 


 

The high-flying action continues in Charlotte as T.J. McConnell finds Ben Simmons storming down the lane for the monster left-hand alley-oop jam!


 

Sixers lead by three points after Q1


Simmons finishes the first quarter with 6 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist.

Two hands for safety! Ben Simmons gets things started with a strong jam.

LINEUPS


 

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