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It's already looking like a rough night for both the Philadelphia 76ers (9-8) and their opponents, the Charlotte Hornets (4-14). Both teams will be coming into tonight's game with a litany of injuries and absent top players.
The 76ers are looking to continue bouncing back from a painfully close loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last night, they picked up a win over the Brooklyn Nets to get them back on the winning track. The Hornets, meanwhile, are coming into tonight off a loss to the Washington Wizards on Sunday.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets Match Details
Fixture: 76ers @ Hornets
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 23, 07:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
On the 76ers' front, shooting guard James Harden will be out tonight due to a foot injury. Point guard Tyrese Maxey and center Joel Embiid will be joining him on the sidelines due to foot injuries as well. Guard Jarred Springer's status is up in the air for tonight right now due to a quadricep injury. Small forward Tobias Harris and shooting guard Furkan Korkmaz are currently listed as probable despite having hip and knee issues respectively.
The Hornets, meanwhile, aren't quite as handicapped across the board by injury. They will, however, be missing shooting guard Cody Martin due to a knee injury. Point guard LaMelo Ball's status for tonight is unclear due to problems with his ankle.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Betting Odds & Spreads
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets Starting 5s
76ers - PG: Shake Milton, SG: De'Anthony Melton, SF: Danuel House, PF: Tobias Harris, C: P.J. Tucker
Hornets - PG: Terry Rozier, SG: Kelly Oubre, SF: Gordon Hayward, PF: P.J. Washington, C: Mason Plumlee
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Prediction
Despite some rather spotty defense of late, and the alarming number of players either on the bench or in danger of it heading into tonight, the 76ers remain the favorites here. The Hornets have had a difficult season thus far, one that will likely only continue if LaMelo Ball is out of tonight's game.
Based on recent performances, the Hornets will likely encounter great difficulty on the offensive side of the court once again tonight. That's great news for the 76ers given their defensive issues this season. It should also further open up opportunities for them to move in and score, much to the chagrin of the Charlotte crowd.
Overall, though, the huge number of injuries sustained to the 76ers this season will likely cost them against a healthier team in a fairly low points game.
Prediction: Charlotte Hornets -5 (-107)
