Sixers' 7-Game Winning Streak Ends With First Loss To Hornets Since 2016

Philadelphia PA

13 January, 2022

6:38 PM

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CBS Philadelphia January 13, 2022 Gordon Hayward made his first nine shots and scored 30 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-98 on Wednesday night to snap a 16-game losing streak in the series. The Hornets hadn't won against the Sixers since Nov. 2, 2016. Hayward came out firing with a 9 of 9 first half — that included four 3-pointers — for 22 points that put the Hornets up 14 at the break. Hayward, who averaged 17 points, became the fourth Hornets player to score 20 points in the first half since the 1996-97 season. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.