Philadelphia 76ers @ Charlotte Hornets: Dec 21, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
3-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, December 21, 2026
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Home

76ers vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia (76ers), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

How to Watch 76ers vs Hornets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, December 21, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: 76ers NBC Sports Philadelphia · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League Pass76ers: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Hornets: DAZN
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ariel Hukporti76ersCOut For SeasonAchillesOct 6, 2026
Dominick Barlow76ersFOutBackOct 13, 2026
Jabari Walker76ersFOutKneeOct 25, 2026
Tacko Fall76ersCOutQuadricepsOct 1, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

76ers

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

76ers vs Hornets Preview

The 76ers are 3-1 this season, while the Hornets are 3-1 this season.

The 76ers won last season's series 2-1. The 76ers rank 1st in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Tyrese Maxey (28.8 points per game) and Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game).

76ers vs Hornets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season series76ers 2-1

Previous meetings

76ers vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

76ers 4 GPHornets 4 GP
110.0#24
Points per game
104.0#29
107.0#4
Opponent points
111.0#11
42.0%#27
Field goal %
41.5%#28
31.7%#22
Three-point %
29.8%#27
75.4%#16
Free throw %
87.0%#2
41.5#24
Rebounds
47.8#6
25.0#20
Assists
21.5#30
10.5#5
Steals
6.8#24
5.8#10
Blocks
5.3#13
11.8#1
Turnovers
17.8#27

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5

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76ers vs Hornets FAQs

What time does 76ers vs Hornets start?

The Philadelphia 76ers play the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, December 21, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is 76ers vs Hornets on?

Local TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia (76ers), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the 76ers and Hornets records?

Going into this game the 76ers were 3-1 and the Hornets were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for 76ers vs Hornets?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Ariel Hukporti (76ers, out for season, achilles); Dominick Barlow (76ers, out, back); Jabari Walker (76ers, out, knee); Tacko Fall (76ers, out, quadriceps); Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring).

How did 76ers vs Hornets go last season?

The 76ers won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last 76ers vs Hornets game?

The 76ers beat the Hornets 118-114 on Mar 28, 2026 on the road.

Where is 76ers vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is 76ers vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the 76ers and Hornets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Hornets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.