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Sixers Bell Ringer: Joel Embiid’s two-way dominance drags Philadelphia past Charlotte

Sixers Bell Ringer regular season standings

Seth Curry: 6

Tyrese Maxey: 5

Joel Embiid: 4

Tobias Harris: 3

Andre Drummond: 3

Furkan Korkmaz: 1

Charles Bassey: 1

The Philadelphia 76ers traveled to Charlotte looking for their second consecutive win, this one over a Hornets team ravaged by COVID protocols and down three starters, including star guard LaMelo Ball. So, naturally, they squeaked out an overtime victory, 127-124, because that’s how Sixers games go. The defense was dismal; the offense, led by Joel Embiid, was humming.