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Pelicans top Hornets 112-107, powered by Valanciunas' 29 points, 13 rebounds

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Joel Embiid scores 42 points as 76ers hand Hornets worst loss in franchise history, 135-82

Joel Embiid had 42 points and 15 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the injury-depleted Charlotte Hornets their worst loss in franchise history, 135-82 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 17, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Terry Rozier - Doubtful to returnRozier is doubtful to return to Saturday's game versus the 76ers after taking a shot to the nose.

ImpactGiven the lopsided score when Rozier left the game, it's safe to assume his night is over. He'll finish with six points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two turnovers in 20 minutes. Ish Smith and Nick Smith will have to hold down the fort in the fourth quarter. Rozier should be considered questionable for Monday's game against Toronto.

DECEMBER 17, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Bryce McGowens - Moves into starting lineupMcGowens is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

ImpactGordon Hayward (illness) is being held out Saturday, and the Hornets were already shorthanded before that news dropped. McGowens is likely to see a heavy workload and more usage than he usually does Saturday evening. In his one previous start this season, McGowens had 14 points, three assists, two rebounds, one block and four triples.

DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Gordon Hayward - Will not play SaturdayHayward (illness) will not play in Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

ImpactHayward was downgraded to questionable from probable just recently, and it seems like the illness got the better of him. With the veteran out, we could see guys like Bryce McGowens and JT Thor step up for a Charlotte team that is very shorthanded Saturday.

DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Gordon Hayward - Downgraded to questionableHayward has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

ImpactHayward was originally listed as expected to play, but the downgrade suggets he might have suffered some kind of setback as he's dealing with an stomach bug. The veteran forward is averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals across his last five games.

DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mark Williams - Ruled out SaturdayWilliams (back) will not play in Saturday's game against the 76ers.

ImpactThis will be the fourth straight game on the shelf for Williams, and he remains without an official timetable. Nick Richards and JT Thor will continue to pick up the slack in the meantime. Williams' next chance to play will be on Monday against Toronto.

DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE

P.J. Washington Jr. - Officially ruled outWashington (shoulder) won't play in Saturday's game versus Philadelphia.

ImpactWashington has been downgraded from doubtful to out Saturday due to a shoulder injury. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Toronto.

DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE