he Hornets defeated the 76ers, 109-98, snapping Philadelphias 7-game winning streak. Gordon Hayward recorded 30 points (13-16 FG, 4-4 3pt FG), four rebounds and seven assists for the Hornets, while LaMelo Ball added 13 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in the victory. Joel Embiid led all scorers with 31 points and six rebounds for the 76ers in the losing effort. The Hornets improve to 23-19 on the season, while the 76ers fall to 23-17.