- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: WSOC
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On Saturday, the Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) will travel to the Spectrum Center where they aim to secure a victory against the Charlotte Hornets (3-2).
In their most recent game, the 76ers triumphed over the Pacers with a final score of 114-109. Philadelphia recorded a total of 30 personal fouls compared to the Pacers’ 22. The team knocked down 9 of its 36 attempts from beyond the arc, while Indiana shot 80.0% from the free-throw line converting 28 of 35 attempts. The Pacers secured 47 rebounds (13 offensive, 34 defensive) along with 5 blocks. Indiana dished out 30 assists and achieved 5 steals during the match. Defensively, Philadelphia allowed 41.4% shooting from the field (36 out of 87). They collected 23 assists and forced Indiana into 15 turnovers, resulting in 7 steals. Philadelphia grabbed a total of 45 boards, of which 10 were offensive. They excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for a rate of 87.5%. The 76ers left the match with a shooting accuracy of 46.0% (40 of 87) and converted 13 of their 36 shots from three-point range.
Tyrese Maxey was a standout player for the 76ers, finishing the game with 27 points on 8 of 18 shooting. He played for 36 minutes and recorded 5 rebounds, achieving a field goal percentage of 44.4% along with 4 assists.
As they prepare for this matchup, the 76ers stand at 4-1 for the season, averaging 110.8 points per game (ranked 21st in the NBA) with a field goal percentage of 42.8%. From three-point territory, they are shooting 32.6% (57 of 175), and have an impressive free-throw percentage of 77.5%. The team earns an average of 42.2 rebounds per game and has accumulated 123 assists for the season, ranking 17th in the NBA for assists. They average 13.4 turnovers and commit 24.4 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the 76ers force an average of 18.0 turnovers per game and draw 22.0 fouls. They allow a shooting percentage of 31.3% from beyond the arc and rank 5th in points allowed per game (107.4). The 76ers have given up shooting accuracy of 42.7% (190 of 445), while permitting 52.4 rebounds per game. In assists allowed, they rank 7th in the league, allowing 114 assists this season.
The Hornets faced a setback in their last game, losing 97-89 to the Pistons. In terms of rebounding, Charlotte allowed Detroit to claim 33 boards (7 offensive). They performed well from three-point range, going 13 of 33 for 39.4%, and converted 16 of 20 free-throw attempts (80.0%). Defensively, the Hornets let the Pistons shoot 34 of 76 from the field, resulting in a 44.7% shooting percentage. Finishing with 43.7% shooting (31 of 71), Charlotte made 12 of 35 three-point attempts (34.3%), and successfully converted 15 of their 19 free-throw tries (78.9%). The Pistons committed 24 fouls, sending the Hornets to the line for a total of 19 shots. Unfortunately, Charlotte committed 25 turnovers while recording 7 steals. They collected 36 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 45 boards in the game.
Brandon Miller was instrumental for the Hornets, scoring 31 points with a shooting percentage of 46.2% on 12 of 26 shooting. He also contributed 12 rebounds during his 38 minutes on the court and recorded 3 assists.
Charlotte’s current season record stands at 3-2. Offensively, the Hornets are struggling, shooting only 41.7% from the field, placing them 30th in the league. They have accumulated 505 points this season, averaging 101.0 points per game, and securing 47.4 rebounds per contest. They average 20.6 assists per game (30th in the NBA), while committing 20.2 turnovers. Furthermore, the Hornets have a free-throw shooting percentage of 85.2%.
Defensively, Charlotte allows opponents to shoot 37.8% from three-point range (65 of 172) and gives up 78.5% from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 25.6 assists and 39.4 rebounds per game, ranking 15th and 2nd in the NBA respectively. The Hornets are positioned 8th in points allowed per game at 108.2. They manage to force 15.2 turnovers per game but have allowed teams to convert 46.4% of their field goal attempts (18th in the NBA).
Which team will emerge victorious against the spread in tonight’s NBA game?
Prediction: Back Philadelphia
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