Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points, including a thunderous dunk, as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped Charlotte's five-game winning streak with a 118-114 road victory. Fully healthy for the first time in months, Maxey's explosive return paired with Joel Embiid and Paul George to deliver a pivotal win for the seventh-seeded 76ers (41-33). The Hornets (39-35) now sit in 10th place, trailing Boston by one game for the final playoff spot.

Philadelphia dominated the fourth quarter after trailing by 15, with George hitting a clutch three and Embiid making a key block late. Maxey ignited the comeback with his highlight dunk at the start of the quarter, tying the game at 97-97 with 10:03 remaining. His 13 points in the second quarter and seven rebounds in the fourth were crucial as the team secured the tiebreaker over Charlotte.

This victory marks the first time the Big Three played together since January, following George's return from suspension and Embiid's recovery from a strained oblique. The win provides momentum heading into the final stretch, though both teams still face tough playoff positioning battles.