Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 16 | 2024-25 NBA season
The Philadelphia 76ers hit the road to face the Charlotte Hornets on Monday for their third encounter of the 2024-25 season. The Sixers defeated the Hornets in their previous matchups to go 2-0 for their regular season series.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Sixers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
The 76ers are projected to use a starting lineup of Tyrese Maxey (PG), Kelly Oubre Jr. (SG), Paul George (SF), Guerschon Yabusele (PF), and Andre Drummond (C) for the game.
Hornets Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
Meanwhile, the Hornets are expected to deploy a starting lineup of LaMelo Ball (PG), Brandon Miller (SG), Josh Green (SF), Miles Bridges (PF) and Mark Williams (C).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets: Injury Reports
76ers injury report for Dec. 16
The Sixers will be without Adem Bona (knee), Joel Embiid (face), Caleb Martin (shoulder), and Jared McCain (knee) for the upcoming game.
Hornets injury report for Dec. 16
Meanwhile, the Hornets will be without Tre Mann (back). LaMelo Ball (calf) is listed as questionable. However, he is expected to make his comeback in the upcoming contest and his availability will be a game-time decision.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets: Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers are No. 12 in the Eastern Conference standings with a 7-16 record for the season and have won five of their last 10 games. They are coming off a 121-107 loss against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Kelly Oubre Jr. led their losing effort with his double-double performance of 12 points, 13 rebounds and three assists, while Tyrese Maxey led the scoring with 22 points.
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets are right behind the Sixers, standing No. 13 in the East with a 7-18 record. They won just one of their last 10 matchups and are coming off a 109-95 loss against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Brandon Miller led the Hornets' losing effort in the game with 21 points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and a block.
How to watch the Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets?
The Sixers-Hornets matchup is scheduled to tip-off at 7 p.m. ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The game will be aired locally on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and NBC Sports Philadelphia. It can also be streamed live on FuboTV or via the NBA League Pass.