Then on Tuesday at Charlotte, the big man had a slow start, finishing the first half with just four points on 1-for-4 shooting. He missed all three of his first-quarter attempts. He did, however, turn things on after intermission with 14 points on 7-for-12 shooting. Embiid ended the game with 18 points, five rebounds, four assists and three turnovers in the 128-114 victory over the Hornets.