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Joel Embiid scores 38 points in 29 minutes, 76ers rout Hornets

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CHARLOTTE,N.C. (AP) — Joel Embiid had 38 points and 13 rebounds in just 29minutes and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets121-82 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory.

Embiid scored12 points in each of the first two quarters before calling it anearly night in a game the 76ers (47-22) led by 42 points in thesecond half.

Embiid alsohad five assists and was once serenaded in each half with chants of“MVP! MVP!” by the many 76ers fans at Charlotte’s SpectrumCenter.

James Hardenhad 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for Philadelphia.

Terry Rozierscored 14 points for Charlotte.

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