In the absence of LaMelo Ball, the Charlotte Hornets found themselves powerless against the Philadelphia 76ers on their home court. Joel Embiid delivered a masterclass performance with 42 points and 15 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey continued his impressive journey toward becoming an all-star with 21 points. However, a notable subplot unfolded as Kelly Oubre Jr. revisited his former team, contributing a solid 12 points on 50% shooting.

The Sixers completely dominated the Hornets from the beginning for a 135-82 victory, a 53-point difference. However, as the battle concluded, a heartwarming moment unfolded in the arena before the Sixers headed home.

Kelly Oubre Jr’s daughter steals the moment

Post-game, Kelly Oubre Jr. was observed interviewing with his daughter, Malibu, in his arms. As the interview wrapped up, Malibu charmingly declared, “Go Sixers,” capturing a delightful and genuine moment.

In the 13 games Kelly Oubre Jr. has played this season, he is maintaining an impressive average of 14.5 points for the 76ers. Notably, this marks a heightened scoring compared to his overall career.

Along with that, Oubre is displaying a comprehensive improvement. He is shooting the ball at a 50.4% clip and deflecting the ball for 1.2 steals per game.

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Fans can’t get enough of Malibu

Witnessing NBA players sharing moments with their younger family members in the spotlight has become a joy for fans. Whether it’s a superstar like Stephen Curry or a committed role player like Kelly Oubre, these instances captivate fans like no other. So, when Malibu expressed her support for the Sixers, fans reveled in every second of the adorable spectacle and took to Twitter to radiate the same.

@Liberty_Ballers dedicated a post to Malibu on their handle, showcasing their best moment from the game.

@FreshCowBacon28 applauded Oubre for instilling the right values in his daughter, expressing their approval.

@brew6pac shared a heartfelt moment, reflecting on their granddaughter’s memory in light of Malibu’s gesture.

Even Philadelphia’s sports anchor/reporter, @PatGallenCBS3, was seen under the waves created by Malibu.

Adding to the conversation, @girl_nicki0510 had a concise reaction. Asserting that Oubre is the missing piece, the fan exuded confidence in Oubre’s presence on the team. The fan tagged the Sixers’ president and urged them to retain Oubre and Malibu within the franchise.

For the 2023 season, Oubre does look like the missing piece that the 76ers needed all along. Now, with their win against the Hornets, the Sixers boast a 13-1 record with Oubre in the lineup. Their only loss with Oubre in the lineup came during the initial game, with a margin of just 1 point.

Is Oubre Jr. the final piece of the 76ers’ championship puzzle? Will Joel Embiid and crew finally get past the second round and make a run at the title?

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