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Can the 76ers Maintain Their Home Court Dominance After Outscoring the Hornets?

The Philadelphia 76ers, with a record of 34-25, continued their pursuit of excellence at the Wells Fargo Center by overcoming the Charlotte Hornets, who hold a less favorable season tally of 15-45. The final scoreboard reflected a decisive victory for the home team with a scoreline of 121-114.


PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 1: Nick Richards #4 of the Charlotte Hornets waits for a rebound during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 1, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

The game was marked by an impressive display from the Philadelphia squad, who showcased their offensive capabilities throughout each quarter. The team's scoring was consistently high, starting strong with 32 points in the first quarter and closing out with an equally robust performance in the fourth quarter by adding another 33 points to their tally. The collective effort resulted in an overall field goal percentage of 48 percent for Philadelphia.


The home team's dominance was not just limited to scoring but also extended to other aspects of play. They outrebounded their opponents significantly, pulling down a total of 56 rebounds compared to the Hornets' 39. Of these rebounds for Philadelphia, a notable number were on offense which led to them capitalizing on second-chance opportunities that contributed an additional 28 points.


PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 1: Cody Martin #11 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the game /apj/ on March 1, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Assists were another area where Philadelphia excelled; they distributed the ball effectively and racked up a total of 38 assists over four quarters. This facilitated movement and allowed them to find open shots which translated into making nineteen three-pointers at an accuracy rate of approximately forty-three percent.


Defensively, both teams managed five steals each; however, it was Philadelphia's seven blocks that helped cement their defensive presence on court and contributed to maintaining their lead throughout most parts of the game.


PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 1: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 1, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Despite Charlotte's valiant effort and efficient shooting – they achieved fifty-one percent from field goals – they could not keep pace with Philadelphia’s scoring nor match them on defensive plays or rebounding efforts. The Hornets did manage fifty points in paint but fell short as they struggled against Philly’s defense which only allowed one point per possession defensively.


Looking ahead after this successful outing at home, fans can anticipate watching as 'the' Philadelphia Sixers take on 'the' Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas on March third at noon local time (1 PM Eastern Time). This encounter will be broadcasted live on ABC network for fans eager to follow 'the' Sixers’ progress through this exciting NBA season.

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