Joel Embiid had 27 points (18 in the paint) and 15 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-103.
JJ Redick’s 3-pointer put the 76ers ahead for good with 2:03 left in the fourth quarter.
The Hornets got within 102-101 on Kemba Walker’s driving layup with 1:49 to play, but Robert Covington answered with a 3-pointer.
During clutch time, the teams each scored 9. Walker (No. 2 in clutch points, 2018-19) scored all 9 of the Hornets’ points on 2 for 6 shooting and 4 for 5 at the line.
Covington had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks.
For the Hornets, Walker had 37 points and 6 assists.