The Philadelphia 76ers return to South Philadelphia for a quick single-game homestand on Friday night. At least they finally get a break from top contending teams, hosting the 15-44 Charlotte Hornets.
De’Anthony Melton has landed on the Sixers’ injury report once again. Melton is out for Friday’s contest as he continues to struggle with a back injury that sidelined him for over a month from January into February. He had returned for just three games, having to be pulled halfway through the Sixers’ last contest on Tuesday with back spasms. Melton had looked pretty good in those few performances too, so this is as much of a loss for the team as it is a concern for Melton’s future.