76ers' Paul George clinic
Paul George delivered a 26-point, 13-rebound, 4-steal performance in Philadelphia’s win over Charlotte — a straight-up two-way clinic (x.com). That victory also materially improved the Sixers’ late-season playoff odds as seeding scenarios tighten across the East (cbssports.com).
Philadelphia closed out a 118-114 win in Charlotte on March 28, 2026, at the Spectrum Center. (cbssports.com) George hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:04 remaining to put Philadelphia in front for good, after the lead changed hands nine times in the final eight minutes. (cbssports.com) Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 29 points in the comeback, and Tyrese Maxey returned to the starting lineup and finished with 26 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. (cbssports.com) The victory pushed Philadelphia two games clear of Charlotte in the race for the East’s No. 7 spot, leaving the 76ers and Hornets at 41-33 and 39-35, respectively, in the standings after the night. (cbssports.com) Charlotte’s surge ended despite Brandon Miller scoring 29 points (including five 3-pointers) and LaMelo Ball adding 20 points and eight assists; the Hornets’ five-game winning streak was snapped. (cbssports.com) George’s performance came days after he completed a 25-game suspension that began Jan. 31 for violating the NBA/NBPA anti-drug program, a penalty the league said would cost him roughly $11.7 million. (espn.ph) Three nights earlier, in his first game back on March 25, George scored 28 points as the Sixers routed the Chicago Bulls 157-137. (espn.com)
