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NBA: Charlotte Hornets 111-118 Philadelphia 76ers

Thursday, 04 February 2021 8:27 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 04 February 2021 8:27 AM ]

Over the NBA, Eastern Conference Leaders the Philadelphia 76ers have stretched their winning streak to 4 matches after edging past the Charlotte Hornets 118 to 111 away from home.

The 6ers performed well in the opener as they routed the hosts 30 to 13, before taking the next quarter with a 5-point margin, while they led 64 to 42 at the intermission. But, the Hornets found their rhythm after the break and managed to take the next 2 quarters.

The fightback was not enough to overcome the 6ers, who registered their 16th victory of the season. Philadelphia will welcome the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday at Well Fargo Center, while the Hornets host the Utah Jazz on Friday.

Over in the Western Conference, the visiting Los Angeles Clippers thrashed the Cleveland Cavaliers 121 to 99.

It was a neck and neck contest in the 1st half, but the visitors took the lead at 52 to 49. The Clippers kept the momentum after the break and won the 2nd half, rounding up their overall victory with a 22-point gap. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard tallied 36 and 24 points respectively, while Collin Sexton was the best player for the Cavs after bagging 27 points.

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