The best players for the Philadelphia 76ers have the team on an upward trajectory at an ideal time.
The 76ers might be facing the Charlotte Hornets at a good time as well when the teams meet Friday night at Charlotte, N.C.
The most recent games for both teams came against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Hornets dropped home games to the Cavaliers on Sunday and Tuesday. On Wednesday night, the 76ers rallied to win 118-109 at Cleveland for their sixth consecutive victory.
Joel Embiid racked up 36 points for Philadelphia in that game and James Harden tacked on 28 points.