The Hornets shift to Philly tonight, fresh off a tight win in New Jersey yesterday. A win would give us five consecutive victories, our longest such streak of the season.

The 29-29 Sixers are 17-13 at home this season, and have dropped five of their last seven overall. On Saturday they lost to the visiting Magic, 100-106. Elton Brand (shoulder) is out for the season, and the two Andre’s (Iguodala and Miller) have been doing most of the damage in his absence.

Game tips a little after 6 p.m. Central.

Linkage:

• Ryan’s game preview
• Journals: Who Dats for Hornets?
• Lagniappe: Dear Mr. Shinn, OKC prayers, eyes on free agents, and much more.
  
• Rival bloggers: Depressed Fan | Liberty Ballers | Sixers 4 guidos

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