Tyrese Maxey scores 38 as 76ers beat Hornets 109-104 without LeBron James, Joel Embiid

Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, despite the absence of stars LeBron James and Joel Embiid. Anfernee Simons contributed 19 points off the bench, while Jaylen Brown, who was a game-time decision, started and finished with 16 points. The win demonstrated Philadelphia's depth and ability to compete without their marquee players.