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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Joel Embiid had 33 points to extend his franchise-record run of 30 or more to 20 games and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-89 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory. The reigning NBA MVP Embiid also had 10 rebounds. He was 11 of 23 from the field and made 11 of 12 free throws. Tobias Harris added 21 points and Tyrese Maxey had 16 points and eight assists to help Philadelphia improve to 28-13. The 76ers — coming off a victory Friday night at Orlando — trrailed by four entering the fourth quarter, then held the Hornets to 16 points in the final period. Miles Bridges had 25 points and 11 rebounds for Charlotte. The Hornets are 9-31.
