Paul George scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had eight of his 21 points in the final 30 seconds and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 110-104 to earn back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

Is it the result of the Sixers playing their best basketball of the season? Or could it be the result of playing two struggling and depleted teams? Those are legitimate questions for a team trying to find its groove this season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Philadelphia 76ers were looking to finish off a quick 2-game road trip the right way when they paid a visit to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday in the NBA Cup. Both teams were already eliminated from advancing to the knockout round, but Philadelphia was looking for momentum.