Maxey's Return Sparks 76ers' Comeback Win

0:00On March 29, the Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a gritty road win against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, holding down their seventh spot in the Eastern Conference. They trailed early but exploded for 26 points to 17 in the fourth quarter for the comeback victory. Teams like the Hornets, Miami Heat and Orlando Magic are lurking just a game and a half back, so this one kept Philly in the fight. Tyreece Maxie made his triumphant return after missing 10 games with a hand injury, logging 43 minutes and dropping 26 points with. 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Paul George matched him with 26 points, 13 boards, and 4 steals while Joel and B topped the scoring at 29 points plus 6. Rebounds and 2 blocks, that star power flipped the script late. Fans and players felt the energy, especially with Maxie easing back in. His teammates pushed him to ramp it up and he delivered right on cue. The win boosts Philly to 41 and 33 on the year, now just half a game behind the Toronto Raptors for 5th place with 8 games.

1:03Left. Looking ahead, the 6th space and another do-or-die battle Monday against the heat, where every possession counts in this tight playoff race. Maxie's back in rhythm, the core is clicking, and Philly's locked in for the stretch run. Stay tuned as they chase that seating. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Charlotte Hornets News today, AI Power Team Coverage.