76ers Rally Past Hornets in Late Run
Philadelphia erased a seven-point deficit with a 15-3 closing run as Charlotte dropped its third straight game.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Basketball
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets after closing the game on a 15-3 run, overturning a seven-point Charlotte lead with 3:41 remaining. The 76ers played without LeBron James and Joel Embiid in the second night of a back-to-back.
Why it matters
The loss extends Charlotte's losing streak to three games and drops the Hornets to 3-4 on the season. Charlotte was missing Kon Knueppel, Coby White, and Grant Williams, leaving its rotation thin during the stretch.
Charlotte's win probability stood at 93.7% after a Philadelphia miss with the Hornets up seven, yet the 76ers outscored them 15-3 over the final stretch. Charlotte made just one field goal in the last 6.5 seconds, the Hornets' current three-game losing streak now stands as their worst stretch of the young season.
The players
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are an NBA franchise based in Philadelphia that competes in the Eastern Conference.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are an NBA franchise based in Charlotte that competes in the Eastern Conference.
The details
Charlotte led by seven points with 3:41 remaining before Philadelphia closed the game on a 15-3 run. Charlotte made only one field goal in the final 6.5 seconds, and the Hornets were missing Kon Knueppel, Coby White, and Grant Williams.
Timeline
- Game played November 1, 2026, the second night of a back-to-back for the 76ers.
- Coby White is set to return against the Detroit Pistons on November 2, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Charlotte finished 16-27 last season before a second-half surge, and its 3-4 start now tests whether that late momentum carries forward. The three-game skid, combined with missing key rotation players, places pressure on the Hornets to stabilize early in the season.
Fantasy managers rostering Coby White should track his November 2 return against Detroit, since his minutes will shape Charlotte's backcourt rotation. Hornets fans can watch the team continue its three-game losing streak as Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams work back toward the rotation.
The takeaway
Charlotte's late collapse shows how quickly a seven-point lead can evaporate when a rotation is short-handed. Watching how the Hornets integrate returning players will indicate whether their 3-4 start is a temporary dip or a longer problem.
What happens next
Coby White is set to return against the Detroit Pistons on November 2, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the 76ers' season, see Basketball coverage across the league.
