The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, behind Tyrese Maxey’s game-high 38 points. Philadelphia overcame a six-point deficit entering the fourth quarter at Spectrum Center, outscoring Charlotte 32-21 in the final period to improve to 6-1 and remain unbeaten on the road.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Hornets Establish a 10-Point Lead
Charlotte opened with its highest-scoring quarter of the night, outscoring Philadelphia 37-27. That early production gave the Hornets a 10-point cushion, but the advantage did not carry into halftime.
Second Quarter: Philadelphia Moves Ahead
The 76ers answered with a 30-17 second quarter, turning their double-digit deficit into a 57-54 halftime lead. Philadelphia’s 13-point advantage in the period more than offset Charlotte’s strong start.
Third Quarter: Charlotte Regains Control
The Hornets responded after the break, outscoring the visitors 29-20. Charlotte entered the fourth quarter ahead 83-77, putting Philadelphia in position to need another turnaround.
Fourth Quarter: 76ers Finish Stronger
Philadelphia delivered its most productive quarter when it mattered most, scoring 32 points while holding Charlotte to 21. The 11-point difference erased the Hornets’ six-point lead and secured a five-point road victory without overtime.
Key Performers
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia: Led all scorers with 38 points, accounting for nearly 35% of the 76ers’ total offense.
- Grayson Allen, Charlotte: Led the Hornets with 27 points, finishing 11 points behind Maxey in the game’s scoring race.
- Dean Wade, Philadelphia: Recorded a game-high 10 assists, contributing more than a third of the 76ers’ 27 assists.
- VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia: Led the visitors with eight rebounds.
- Dennis Schroder, Charlotte: Paced the Hornets with seven assists.
- Moussa Diabate, Charlotte: Collected a team-high eight rebounds.
NerdSports Stat: Philadelphia outscored Charlotte 62-38 across the second and fourth quarters, a plus-24 margin that overcame a combined 19-point deficit in the first and third quarters.
Game Analysis: Extra Attempts and a Decisive Fourth Quarter
Charlotte finished with the better overall shooting percentage, making 38 of 76 attempts for 50.0%, compared with Philadelphia’s 40-for-86 performance at 46.5%. But the 76ers took 10 more shots and made two more field goals, giving them an important edge despite their lower accuracy.
The teams each made 14 three-pointers. Philadelphia needed 35 attempts to reach that total, shooting 40.0% from beyond the arc, while Charlotte went 14-for-39 for 35.9%. The Hornets’ additional perimeter attempts did not produce an advantage in three-point scoring.
Free throws also contributed to the final margin. Philadelphia shot just 65.2% at the line but earned 23 attempts and made 15. Charlotte was more accurate at 87.5%, finishing 14-for-16. The 76ers’ four-point edge from field goals and one-point edge at the line accounted for the five-point result.
Other team totals were close: Charlotte led 38-36 in rebounds, while Philadelphia held a 27-26 advantage in assists. Ultimately, the clearest separation came in the fourth quarter, when the 76ers outscored the Hornets by 11 to reverse the game’s direction one final time.
Closing Context: Philadelphia Improves to 6-1
The win moved Philadelphia to 6-1 overall and 3-0 on the road, while Charlotte fell to 3-4 overall and 2-2 at home. Both Eastern Conference teams return to action Monday, November 2: the 76ers host the Chicago Bulls, and the Hornets host the Detroit Pistons. Both games are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on October 31, 2026.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the Philadelphia 76ers sit 6-1 in the Eastern Conference. Their exact conference ranking was not provided.
Tyrese Maxey was the standout performer with a game-high 38 points in Philadelphia’s 109-104 victory.
