- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Charlotte Hornets (39-34) look to secure a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers (40-33) at the Spectrum Center this Saturday.
In their previous game, the 76ers triumphed over the Bulls with a score of 157-137. The team committed 21 fouls, while the Bulls recorded 22. Philadelphia made 15 of their 47 three-point attempts, whereas Chicago converted 26 of their 31 free throw opportunities, finishing at 83.9%. Chicago collected 35 rebounds (4 offensive and 31 defensive) and managed 4 blocks, along with 17 assists and 7 steals. Defensively, Philadelphia allowed a shooting percentage of 49.0% (48 of 98) and offered 25 assists. They forced 7 turnovers and recorded 5 steals while grabbing a total of 43 rebounds, including 7 offensive. The 76ers transformed 21 of 28 free throw attempts for a success rate of 75.0% and ended with a field goal percentage of 55.3% (57 of 103) alongside 22 successful three-pointers out of 47 attempts.
Joel Embiid was instrumental in the last game. He put up 35 points on 12 of 17 shooting, played for 28 minutes, and secured 6 rebounds, achieving a shooting percentage of 70.6% along with 7 assists.
Philadelphia heads into this game with a record of 40-33 this season. The team averages 13.8 turnovers per game and commits 20.4 fouls each night. The 76ers collect 43.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 1,808 assists this season, ranking 25th in the league in assists. They are shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc (907 of 2,601) and 81.0% from the free throw line. The 76ers average 116.2 points per game (14th in the league) while achieving a field goal percentage of 46.1%.
On the defensive end, the 76ers force an average of 15.7 turnovers and commit 20.2 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.7% from three-point range and rank 17th in points allowed per game (116.5). Philadelphia permits a field goal percentage of 47.0% (3,062 of 6,515) and yields 45.0 rebounds per contest, ranking 24th in the league for assists allowed with a total of 2,029.
In their last game, the Hornets emerged victorious against the Knicks, with a final score of 114-103. Charlotte allowed New York to grab 35 total rebounds (9 offensive). The Hornets shot 37.9% from three (11 of 29) and finished 8 of 9 from the free throw line (88.9%). They held the Knicks to a shooting percentage of 51.2% from the floor, hitting 42 of 82 attempts. Charlotte shot 52.6% overall (41 of 78) and successfully made 16 out of their 41 three-point attempts (39.0%). The Knicks committed 24 fouls, leading the Hornets to the line for 20 shots. Charlotte also recorded 12 turnovers while achieving 2 steals and grabbing 36 rebounds (29 defensive and 7 offensive).
Kon Knueppel was a standout for the Hornets, scoring 26 points in 37 minutes with 8 assists. He hit 9 of 14 shots for a field goal percentage of 64.3% and secured 11 rebounds.
Charlotte holds a 39-34 record for the season. The Hornets are currently shooting 46.2% from the field, ranking 23rd in the league. With a total of 8,493 points (averaging 116.3 per game), they secure 46.2 rebounds per game. The team dishes out 26.6 assists per game, ranking 14th in the league, while managing 15.7 turnovers per game and averaging 19.2 fouls.
Defensively, the Hornets rank 8th in points allowed per game, giving up 111.6. They force 12.7 turnovers per game, permitting opponents to shoot 46.7% from the floor (10th in the NBA). Charlotte’s defense allows opponents to shoot 35.8% from three-point range (930 of 2,599) and 80.5% from the charity stripe. They concede an average of 26.3 assists and 39.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 12th and 1st in the NBA respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Charlotte
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