The Philadelphia 76ers (9-16) survived a major scare, blowing a 23-point lead before holding on for a 108-98 win against the Charlotte Hornets (7-21) on December 21.
Philadelphia 76ers Top Performers:
Joel Embiid 34 PTS | 9 AST | 2 BLK | 61.5 FPS
Embiid remains a fantasy juggernaut, nearly delivering a 30-point double-double, with one already in his previous two games. However, his ongoing availability issues are a significant concern.
Tyrese Maxey 23 PTS | 4 REB | 6 AST | 40.8 FPS
Maxey is a reliable scorer, posting 20+ points while hitting at least three triples in four straight games. He’s also averaging 2.0 steals in December.
Paul George 11 REB | 8 AST | 3 STL | 39.0 FPS
George was quiet today offensively but is poised to bounce back, especially after averaging 22.0 points in prior contests. His rising assists and steady defensive stats make him more valuable.
Kelly Oubre Jr. 22 PTS | 5 REB | 1 STL | 34.0 FPS
Oubre Jr. is an essential add, averaging 15.6 points and 9.4 rebounds over his last five games. He’s shooting efficiently, capable of racking up defensive stats and holds a sizable role as a starter for the Sixers.
Guerschon Yabusele 9 PTS | 5 REB | 2 AST | 16.0 FPS
Yabusele is expected to see a boost in minutes with Embiid sidelined tomorrow.
Charlotte Hornets Top Performers:
Tidjane Salaun 8 PTS | 8 REB | 2 STL | 30.1 FPS
Salaun is in a slump, so keep him on the watchlist for now.
Miles Bridges 15 PTS | 7 REB | 2 BLK | 28.9 FPS
Bridges is putting up 17.2 points and 7.5 rebounds, despite struggling from deep.
Cody Martin 11 PTS | 5 REB | 2 STL | 26.5 FPS
Martin has scored 10+ points in three of his last four games while maintaining consistent production in steals.
Vasilije Micic 20 PTS | 1 REB | 4 AST | 26.2 FPS
Micic is averaging 16.2 points and nearly three triples over his last four starts. But his minutes are likely to decline with their starters returning. Still, he remains a solid option for assists.
Nick Richards 10 PTS | 6 REB | 1 BLK | 21.7 FPS
Richards is dependable on rebounds and blocks, but his minutes are inconsistent.
