Justin Edwards checked in for Walker around the midpoint of the third period. Andre Drummond also joined the action late in the third. The tide did not immediately turn, although both Edwards and Drummond helped the Sixers eat into the Hornets’ lead early in the fourth quarter.

The Philadelphia 76ers play host to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday looking to build off their upset over the Boston Celtics. It's the home opener for the Sixers as they look to extend their current win streak over the Hornets to 11.