The Philadelphia 76ers faced the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, aiming for a crucial victory. However, the Hornets suffered a significant blow when their star player, Brandon Miller, sustained an ankle injury in the fourth quarter, ending his night after 31 minutes.

Before the game, the Hornets welcomed back LaMelo Ball, who had been sidelined with a calf sprain. Despite missing Tre Mann, Charlotte had most of their key players available. Miller's absence proved detrimental as he had been a consistent scorer, averaging 22 points per game.