Joel Embiid Stats Tonight: How did the 76ers superstar fare against Charlotte Hornets? (Dec. 20)

Joel Embiid returned to the starting lineup on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets wearing a black mask. The former MVP sat out Monday in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets because of a sinus fracture. Embiid had eight points and two assists in the first quarter to give his team a 41-23 lead.

The Process and his teammates struggled in the second quarter. After scoring 41 points, they could manage just 17 in the next period. Embiid was held to two points after a hot start. The 76ers took a 58-46 advantage heading into the halftime break.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Joel Embiid	34	5	9	2	2	4	12-24	2-4	8-9	+18

Joel Embiid added 12 points and two assists to his total in the third quarter. Philadelphia threatened to pull away early in the period before the Charlotte Hornets regrouped to put up a better fight. Philly still held the lead 85-71 entering the final quarter.

The Process continued his scoring onslaught, dropping 12 more in the last period. Philadelphia needed everything from the former MVP to turn back the injury-hampered but stubborn Hornets. The 76ers won 108-98 to sweep the season series against their opponents.

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Joel Embiid and the 76ers held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets

An explosive first quarter was key for the Philadelphia 76ers in beating the Charlotte Hornets. Philly won the opening period 41-23 before holding on for the win. Despite playing without LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, the Hornets refused to quit. They won the next three quarters 75-67 to give the 76ers a scare before going down.

The 76ers needed Joel Embiid to have a big scoring night to ward off their hard-fighting opponents. Embiid's 24 second-half points dragged his team to the win. The Process also carved up the Hornets with nine assists. Philadelphia outscored Charlotte by 18 points in Embiid minutes.

The 76ers franchise cornerstone didn't seem bothered by the black face mask in leading his team to victory.