76ers blow out Hornets for sixth straight win
(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Joel Embiid scored 42 points in just three quarters as the Philadelphia 76ers blew out the host Charlotte Hornets 135-82 on Saturday night. Embiid shot 18-for-23 from the field and 6-for-6 on free throws to go with 15 defensive rebounds and two blocked shots. It was the sixth consecutive game that the NBA scoring leader led the 76ers in scoring. Tyrese Maxey poured in 21 point