By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun
ANKARA (AA) – The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 127-112 in the NBA on Saturday, behind Tobias Harris' all-around performance.
Harris scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds, dished out six assists, and made four steals, while sharp-shooter Seth Curry contributed 21 points on 3/6 shooting from the three-point range.
Sixers' star duo Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons were on a mission as well. Embiid scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Ben Simmons messed around and got a triple-double with 15 points, 11 assists, and 12 rebounds.
Danny Green also scored 13 points, meaning all Sixers starters scored in double digits.
The Sixers improved to 5 wins and one loss in the young season to top Eastern Conference, while Hornets fall to 2-4.
For the Hornets, Terry Rozier scored 35 points, Gordon Hayward chipped in 20 points in the losing effort.
Saturday results:
*Houston Rockets – Sacramento Kings: 102-94
*Orlando Magic – Oklahoma City Thunder: 99-108
*Indiana Pacers – New York Knicks: 102-106
*Philadelphia 76ers – Charlotte Hornets: 127-112
*New Orleans Pelicans – Toronto Raptors: 120-116
*Atlanta Hawks – Cleveland Cavaliers: 91-96
* Home team
