The Philadelphia 76ers extended their perfect start to 2-0 with a 125-121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on October 25, 2025, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a high-scoring Eastern Conference opener that featured 250 combined points, 34 three-pointers, and a late comeback fueled by Tyrese Maxey’s 28 points and 9 assists. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the contest, focusing on player stats, game summary, and head-to-head analysis, sourced from verified platforms including NBA.com, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, and Basketball-Reference.com. With an attendance of 20,718 and a game duration of 2 hours and 28 minutes, the win solidified the 76ers’ early-season dominance while dropping the Hornets to 1-1 (0-1 away). Below, we explore the game, including individual performances, critical moments, and team context.

Game Highlights

Sport: Basketball
League: NBA (National Basketball Association)
Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs 76ers Match Player Stats
Game Covered:
- Game 1: October 25, 2025
Series Result: 76ers won the matchup 1–0

Series Overview: Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers, 2025 NBA Season

The Philadelphia 76ers (2-0, 1-0 home) defeated the Charlotte Hornets (1-1, 0-1 away) 125-121 on October 25, 2025. The 76ers led 36-29 after the first quarter and 61-58 at halftime, but Charlotte rallied to lead 96-86 after three quarters. Philadelphia closed with a 39-25 fourth quarter, hitting 18-of-39 three-pointers (46.2%) and converting 25-of-32 free throws (78.1%). The Hornets shot 48.3% from the field but struggled at the line (19-28, 67.9%) and committed 17 turnovers leading to 23 Philadelphia points. The 76ers’ 40 rebounds and 29 assists edged Charlotte’s 45 rebounds and 30 assists, while 10 steals and 5 blocks highlighted their defensive intensity.

Game 1: Philadelphia 76ers 125, Charlotte Hornets 121 (October 25, 2025)

Game Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 10-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 on October 25, 2025, at Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia jumped to a 36-29 first-quarter lead with Tyrese Maxey’s 12 points and Joel Embiid’s 7, including a step-back three. The Hornets tied it at 58-58 at halftime behind LaMelo Ball’s 15 points and 5 assists, but Charlotte surged ahead 96-86 after three quarters with Brandon Miller’s 12 points in the frame. The 76ers outscored Charlotte 39-25 in the fourth, with Quentin Grimes’ 24 points off the bench and Embiid’s 20 points anchoring the comeback. Ball finished with 27 points and 8 assists for Charlotte, while Maxey’s 28 points and 9 assists led Philadelphia. The 76ers’ 18 threes and 25-32 FTs (78.1%) proved too much, while Charlotte’s 16-42 threes (38.1%) and 19-28 FTs (67.9%) weren’t enough despite 48.3% FG.

Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring

First Quarter: CHA 29, PHI 36
Second Quarter: CHA 29, PHI 22 (Halftime: CHA 58, PHI 58)
Third Quarter: CHA 38, PHI 25 (CHA 96, PHI 83)
Fourth Quarter: CHA 25, PHI 39 (Final: CHA 121, PHI 125)

Key Player Stats: Charlotte Hornets

Starters:

Miles Bridges (F #0): 35 MIN, 6-18 FG (33.3%), 3-9 3PT (33.3%), 3-3 FT (100%), 2 OREB, 7 DREB, 9 REB, 7 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 2 PF, -4 +/-, 18 PTS. Bridges’ 7 assists highlighted his playmaking, but 12 missed shots limited his scoring.
Brandon Miller (F #24): 9 MIN, 2-6 FG (33.3%), 0-2 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 0 OREB, 0 DREB, 0 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 2 TO, 1 PF, -12 +/-, 4 PTS. Miller’s limited minutes due to foul trouble hampered Charlotte’s spacing.
Ryan Kalkbrenner (C #11): 26 MIN, 7-7 FG (100%), 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT, 4 OREB, 3 DREB, 7 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 3 PF, +1 +/-, 14 PTS. Kalkbrenner’s perfect shooting and 1 block were efficient.
Collin Sexton (G #8): 30 MIN, 7-13 FG (53.8%), 3-5 3PT (60.0%), 4-6 FT (66.7%), 0 OREB, 2 DREB, 2 REB, 7 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 3 PF, -19 +/-, 21 PTS. Sexton’s 7 assists and 3 threes fueled the third-quarter surge.
LaMelo Ball (G #1): 34 MIN, 8-18 FG (44.4%), 4-11 3PT (36.4%), 7-8 FT (87.5%), 2 OREB, 8 DREB, 10 REB, 8 AST, 3 STL, 1 BLK, 4 TO, 5 PF, +12 +/-, 27 PTS. Ball’s triple-double (27 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST) was Charlotte’s brightest spot.

Bench:

Moussa Diabate (F #14): 17 MIN, 2-2 FG (100%), 0-0 3PT, 2-7 FT (28.6%), 0 OREB, 2 DREB, 2 REB, 0 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TO, 2 PF, -4 +/-, 6 PTS. Diabate’s efficiency provided energy.
Tidjane Salaun (F #31): 13 MIN, 1-2 FG (50.0%), 1-2 3PT (50.0%), 0-0 FT, 1 OREB, 4 DREB, 5 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 1 PF, -12 +/-, 3 PTS. Salaun’s steal and three sparked a run.
Mason Plumlee (C #22): 5 MIN, 0-0 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT, 0 OREB, 0 DREB, 0 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 0 PF, -1 +/-, 0 PTS. Limited minutes due to foul trouble.
Tre Mann (G #23): 22 MIN, 1-7 FG (14.3%), 0-5 3PT (0.0%), 2-2 FT (100%), 1 OREB, 4 DREB, 5 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 3 TO, 4 PF, +4 +/-, 4 PTS. Mann’s hustle led to 2 steals, but 7 misses hurt.
Sion James (G #4): 19 MIN, 4-5 FG (80.0%), 2-2 3PT (100%), 0-0 FT, 1 OREB, 1 DREB, 2 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, +3 +/-, 10 PTS. James’ perfect threes provided spacing.
Kon Knueppel (F #7): 30 MIN, 5-11 FG (45.5%), 3-6 3PT (50.0%), 1-2 FT (50.0%), 2 OREB, 1 DREB, 3 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 3 TO, 4 PF, 0 +/-, 14 PTS. Knueppel’s 3 threes were timely.
Pat Connaughton (F #21): DNP-Coach’s Decision.
Liam McNeeley (F #33): DNP-Coach’s Decision.
Team: 43-89 FG (48.3%), 16-42 3PT (38.1%), 19-28 FT (67.9%), 13 OREB, 32 DREB, 45 REB, 30 AST, 6 STL, 3 BLK, 16 TO, 26 PF, 121 PTS.

Inactives: Pat Connaughton, Liam McNeeley (Coach’s Decision).

Key Player Stats: Philadelphia 76ers

Starters:

Dominick Barlow (F #25): 16 MIN, 1-2 FG (50.0%), 0-1 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 1 OREB, 3 DREB, 4 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 1 PF, +7 +/-, 2 PTS. Barlow’s rebounding helped in the paint.
Joel Embiid (C #21): 20 MIN, 7-11 FG (63.6%), 3-6 3PT (50.0%), 3-5 FT (60.0%), 0 OREB, 2 DREB, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 4 TO, 0 PF, -2 +/-, 20 PTS. Embiid’s 4 assists and 3 threes were efficient, but 4 turnovers were costly.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (F #9): 37 MIN, 7-10 FG (70.0%), 2-3 3PT (66.7%), 3-3 FT (100%), 0 OREB, 1 DREB, 1 REB, 1 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 3 PF, +18 +/-, 19 PTS. Oubre’s +18 +/- led the game.
Tyrese Maxey (G #0): 42 MIN, 7-20 FG (35.0%), 4-9 3PT (44.4%), 10-12 FT (83.3%), 1 OREB, 5 DREB, 6 REB, 9 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TO, 3 PF, +3 +/-, 28 PTS. Maxey’s 9 assists orchestrated the comeback.
VJ Edgecombe (G #77): 40 MIN, 6-15 FG (40.0%), 1-3 3PT (33.3%), 2-2 FT (100%), 1 OREB, 5 DREB, 6 REB, 8 AST, 3 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TO, 4 PF, +9 +/-, 15 PTS. Edgecombe’s 3 steals and 8 assists were standout.

Bench:

Jabari Walker (F #33): 15 MIN, 0-3 FG (0.0%), 0-3 3PT (0.0%), 0-0 FT, 1 OREB, 3 DREB, 4 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 2 BLK, 2 TO, 3 PF, -11 +/-, 0 PTS. Walker’s 2 blocks were a highlight.
Justin Edwards (F #11): 12 MIN, 3-5 FG (60.0%), 3-5 3PT (60.0%), 0-0 FT, 0 OREB, 1 DREB, 1 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 2 TO, 4 PF, -5 +/-, 9 PTS. Edwards’ 3 threes sparked a run.
Andre Drummond (C #1): 16 MIN, 3-6 FG (50.0%), 0-1 3PT (0.0%), 1-3 FT (33.3%), 6 OREB, 7 DREB, 13 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 2 PF, +12 +/-, 7 PTS. Drummond’s 13 rebounds dominated the glass.
Adem Bona (C #30): 12 MIN, 0-1 FG (0.0%), 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT (50.0%), 0 OREB, 0 DREB, 0 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TO, 1 PF, -6 +/-, 1 PTS. Bona’s block was timely.
Quentin Grimes (G #5): 30 MIN, 7-14 FG (50.0%), 5-8 3PT (62.5%), 5-5 FT (100%), 1 OREB, 2 DREB, 3 REB, 4 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 2 TO, 4 PF, -5 +/-, 24 PTS. Grimes’ 5 threes off the bench were game-changing.
Johni Broome (F #22): DNP-Coach’s Decision.
Kyle Lowry (G #7): DNP-Coach’s Decision.
Eric Gordon (G #23): DNP-Coach’s Decision.
Team: 41-87 FG (47.1%), 18-39 3PT (46.2%), 25-32 FT (78.1%), 11 OREB, 29 DREB, 40 REB, 29 AST, 10 STL, 5 BLK, 15 TO, 25 PF, 125 PTS.

Inactives: Johni Broome, Kyle Lowry, Eric Gordon (Coach’s Decision).

Critical Moments

First Quarter (PHI 36, CHA 29): Maxey’s 12 points, including a step-back three, gave Philadelphia a 36-29 lead.
Second Quarter (Halftime: 61–58 PHI): Ball’s 15 points and 5 assists tied it at 58-58, but Embiid’s 7 points kept Philadelphia ahead by 3.
Third Quarter (CHA 96, PHI 83): Miller’s 12 points, including a dunk, helped Charlotte take a 96-83 lead.
Fourth Quarter (PHI 125, CHA 121): Grimes’ 5 threes off the bench and Maxey’s 10 points in the frame turned a 10-point deficit into a 4-point win, with Embiid’s late steal-to-dunk sealing it.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Philadelphia’s 125-121 win marked their 7th victory in 10 all-time meetings with Charlotte, improving their head-to-head record to 7-3 since 2015. The 76ers’ 18 threes (46.2%) and 25-32 FTs (78.1%) outpaced the Hornets’ 16 threes (38.1%) and 19-28 FTs (67.9%), while Philadelphia’s 10 steals generated 13 points off turnovers compared to Charlotte’s 6 steals for 23 points. The 76ers’ 40 rebounds and 29 assists edged Charlotte’s 45 rebounds and 30 assists, but the Hornets’ 48.3% FG efficiency was impressive, though 17 turnovers (vs. 15 for PHI) and 26 fouls led to 23 opponent free throws. Philadelphia’s +12 largest lead and 12 largest lead by Charlotte reflected a back-and-forth affair, with the 76ers’ bench scoring 49 points to Charlotte’s 37.

Game Standouts