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Hornets lose to 76ers in Philly

Charlotte will remain in the city for another game against Philadelphia on Monday

Credit: AP

Charlotte Hornets' Devonte' Graham plays during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Tobias Harris scored 24 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 127-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Ben Simmons had 15 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Sixers beat the Hornets for the 12th straight time.

The Sixers have not lost to Charlotte since Nov. 2, 2016. Terry Rozier scored 35 points for the Hornets.

Borrego on Graham's struggles: "I've just got to help him."

Puts it on him as a coach to help him through it.
— Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWCNC) January 3, 2021

Hornets guard Devonte' Graham's shooting struggles continued with a 1-of-10 performance.