76ers vs. Hornets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Going back to last night, both the Spurs and Hornets shot well from three.
San Antonio made 54% of their wide open 3s (tied season high)
Charlotte made 64% of their wide open 3s (new season high for a Spurs opp) – 7:00 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers center Joel Embiid will play tonight vs. the undermanned Hornets. pic.twitter.com/Zl8Benc3MF – 6:33 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid will play tonight vs. the undermanned Hornets. pic.twitter.com/AzieIRujVw – 6:33 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid is in. He will play. #Sixers – 6:31 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Most free throw attempts this season:
459 — Giannis
[gap]
356 — Embiid
Embiid has made 8 more free throws than Giannis. pic.twitter.com/Ko959QR8cp – 5:54 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Melton out, Beverley out, Springer out, second night of a back to back, I need real Terq minutes tonight (Nurse will probably play Korkmaz) – 5:48 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Nick Nurse says Joel Embiid will go through his pregame warm ups to determine his status for tonight. He’s questionable due to left knee injury management. If he can’t go, one can expect Paul Reed to start. #Sixers – 5:32 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Patrick Beverley is OUT due to an illness #Sixers – 5:23 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Rookies Ricky Council IV and Terquavion Smith are getting some work done here in Charlotte #Sixers pic.twitter.com/hqVTfUzOzT – 5:00 PM

Evan Sidery @esidery
The Sixers are interested in acquiring Tyus Jones, per @MattMooreTAN (actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-…).
Philadelphia is willing to trade multiple second-round picks, but the Wizards want a first-round pick in exchange for their starting point guard. pic.twitter.com/WAWj1y2WJI – 5:00 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tale of the tape.
@betwayusa pic.twitter.com/zHbyQbcCp5 – 4:02 PM

Evan Sidery @esidery
The Kings, Mavericks and Pistons have shown exploratory trade interest in Miles Bridges, per @MattMooreTAN (actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-trade-…).
The Hornets are open to moving Bridges ahead of the deadline. pic.twitter.com/kMLAUP7KFY – 3:50 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
“Whenever the fourth quarter rolls around, that is [Tyrese’s] time. He’s going to make the right play, and he is the reason I’ve had all those fourth quarters to sit and watch.” – @JoelEmbiid
GAMEDAY REPORT | @NJMIns nba.com/sixers/news/76… – 2:59 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
“I’ve been saying it all season – Whenever the fourth quarter rolls around, that is [Tyrese’s] time. That is who we should trust with the ball. He’s going to make the right play, and he is the reason I’ve had all those fourth quarters to sit and watch.” – @JoelEmbiid
GAMEDAY… – 2:57 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Embiid this season:
35.1 PPG
11.4 RPG
5.9 APG
The last player to average 35/10/5 in a season? Wilt Chamberlain. statmuse.com/nba/player/joe… – 2:37 PM

Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs list Collins as probable for tonight at Washington after he returned last night in Charlotte following a 3-week absence due to an ankle injury. Wemby is available after sitting out Friday night. pic.twitter.com/7SZLQajz8f – 1:52 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid is questionable for tonight’s game in Charlotte with left knee injury recovery.
Patrick Beverley is questionable with an illness. – 1:03 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
LaMelo (right ankle soreness) is questionable for tonight’s game against Philadelphia. Same goes for Nick Richards and Bryce McGowens. – 1:02 PM

Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets vs PHI 1/20
Lamelo Ball (R Ankle Soreness), Bryce McGowens (L Hip Flexor Strain) and Nick Richards (R Ankle) are questionable
Gordon Hayward (L Calf) and Mark Williams (Low Back) are out – 1:00 PM