Embiid returns with 34 as 76ers topple Hornets 108-98
Joel Embiid scored 34 points and nine assists after a sinus fracture layoff, wearing a Phantom of the Opera mask as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. 22 as Philadelphia built an 18 point first quarter lead. Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball sat with a calf injury while Vasilije Micic led the Hornets with 20 points in the loss.
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Lions Edge Lancers In Tight Shawnee Showdown
Lawrence high boys fell 59 58 after a late free throw by Walt Jones of Shawnee Mission East and a missed buzzer beater. Aden Ramirez and Joey Dooley led the Lions with early 3 pointers while Eddie Roman Nose and Dooley sparked late Detroit push. Both teams resume Jan 10 at home against Shawnee Mission Northwest with girls at 5 30 p m and boys at 7 p m.
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Baylor and Kansas clash as new-look KU aims to stun Bears
Baylor, on a six game win streak, visits Lawrence to face Kansas in the Big 12 opener. KU, led by S Mia Nichols with 21.1 points per game, fights to translate recent growth into a win. Baylor counters with Aar onette Vonleh and Darianna Littlepage Buggs as it seeks another quality road victory.
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Kansas Jayhawks face shift at tight end with new coach
Jayhawks tight end room sees movement under Matt Lubick who returns as co offensive coordinator and coach after Jeff Grimes left. Experience varies with Cyclone alum taken 17 receptions in 2022 and players like Leyton Cure Jaden Hamm and Carson Bruhn all competing for roles. Hamm endures three position coaches in three seasons as KU transitions in Lawrence.
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