Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
TV: NBA TV (national); local coverage includes NBC Sports Philadelphia / regional options; streaming via Fubo and other services (restrictions may apply).
Current Rosters (Key Contributors)
76ers core (2026-27): Tyrese Maxey (PG), Joel Embiid (C), LeBron James (F), Jaylen Brown (G-F, status uncertain), VJ Edgecombe, Anfernee Simons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Dean Wade, Adem Bona, plus depth pieces such as Justin Edwards, Labaron Philon, and others. Coach: Nick Nurse.
Hornets core (2026-27): Brandon Miller (F), Naz Reid (F/C), Grayson Allen (G), Dennis Schröder (G), Moussa Diabaté (F/C), Royce O’Neale, Tidjane Salaün, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James, plus younger pieces. Coach: Charles Lee. Key absences noted below.
Injury Reports
76ers:
Ariel Hukporti: Out for season (Achilles).
Dominick Barlow: Out (back).
Tacko Fall: Out (quadriceps).
Jabari Walker: Out / day-to-day (knee).
Jaylen Brown: Day-to-day / GTD or listed out in some reports (knee); did not play the prior game.
Hornets:
Coby White: Out (calf).
Kon Knueppel: Out (hamstring).
Kylan Boswell: Out (knee).
Grant Williams: Out / day-to-day (hamstring).
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Status can shift closer to tip; check official NBA injury reports for final updates.
Recent Team Forms
76ers (5-1 overall, 2-0 away): Strong start. Recent results include wins over Cleveland (114-106), Milwaukee (127-116), at Indiana (114-109), and New York (98-93). Lone loss was at home to Detroit (93-106). Averaging ~108.7 PPG while allowing ~105.0; solid defensive efficiency early. Coming off a back-to-back after the Knicks win. Tyrese Maxey leading at ~28.2 PPG; Embiid ~19.2 PPG / 9.4 RPG; LeBron James contributing strong all-around numbers (~16.4 PPG, 7.0 APG, 7.0 RPG in limited sample).
Hornets (3-3 overall, 2-1 home): Inconsistent. Wins over Miami (115-110) and Washington (110-103); losses include a heavy home defeat to Atlanta (81-128), at Detroit (89-97), and at Washington (79-95). Averaging a league-low ~97.3 PPG while allowing ~106.0. Brandon Miller pacing at ~24.5 PPG; Naz Reid and Moussa Diabaté providing frontcourt production and rebounding. Under has hit in all six games so far.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Tyrese Maxey vs. Dennis Schröder / Hornets perimeter defense: Maxey’s scoring and pace creation against Charlotte’s primary ball-handlers. Maxey’s steals and three-point volume will test the Hornets’ ability to contain dribble penetration.
Joel Embiid vs. Naz Reid / Moussa Diabaté / Ryan Kalkbrenner: Embiid’s interior presence and playmaking against Charlotte’s frontcourt versatility and rebounding. Diabaté has been active on the glass early.
LeBron James vs. Brandon Miller / Royce O’Neale: LeBron’s facilitation and late-game scoring against Miller’s two-way ability and athleticism. Miller is the Hornets’ clear offensive focal point.
Perimeter shooting battles: Anfernee Simons / VJ Edgecombe / KCP for Philly vs. Grayson Allen and secondary creators for Charlotte. Both teams’ three-point efficiency and transition opportunities will matter.
Rebounding and second-chance points: Embiid/Bona group vs. Diabaté/Reid/Kalkbrenner. Charlotte has shown rebounding strength in spots; Philly’s defensive rating has been strong early.
Series History
Philadelphia has dominated recent meetings. In 2025-26 the 76ers took the season series 2-1 (wins of 125-121 and 118-114; Charlotte’s 130-93 win on Jan. 26). Broader recent history favors the 76ers heavily (e.g., 9-1 in the last 10 meetings in some trackers; all-time regular-season edge for Philadelphia). Last meeting: 76ers 118, Hornets 114 on March 28, 2026, in Charlotte.
Betting Trends
Early-season notes: 76ers 3-3 ATS, heavy under lean (1-5 O/U). Hornets 3-3 ATS, 0-6 under. Low-scoring environment for Charlotte so far aligns with a potentially lower total. Models have projected relatively close games (e.g., Philly by a few points, totals in the low 200s in some projections).
Game Odds
Philadelphia Sixers – 1.5
Charlotte Hornets 215.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 30, 2026
