NEW YORK — Joel Embiid had 28 factors and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday evening.
Tyrese Maxey added 18 factors and Paul George and Caleb Martin every had 17 for the 76ers, who snapped a two-game shedding streak.
Ziaire Williams had 19 factors and Keon Johnson scored 15 for the short-handed Nets, who’ve misplaced 12 of their final 16 video games.
Brooklyn performed with out starters Cam Thomas (strained left ankle), Cam Johnson (sprained proper ankle) and Ben Simmons (sore left calf).
Accidents to Thomas and Cam Johnson occurred throughout Thursday’s win at Milwaukee, whereas Simmons was dominated out simply earlier than tipoff.
Philadelphia fell behind 11-0 with 10:20 left within the first half earlier than outscoring the Nets with a 29-8 run to shut the quarter.
The 76ers saved the tempo going within the second quarter, capturing 57 p.c to take a 64-47 lead going into the break.
Takeaways
76ers: Philadelphia had 31 assists on 42 photographs taken. Maxey had seven assists, whereas Embiid and George contributed six every.
Nets: The workforce stated Cam Johnson will miss the subsequent three video games and that he and Thomas can even be re-evaluated in the course of the upcoming journey out West that begins Friday in Denver.
Key second
The 76ers led 13-9 when Embiid was cautioned for a technical foul after tangling with Keon Johnson, who refused to launch the ball beneath the basket. Embiid, who missed his first two photographs of the sport, then scored three consecutive baskets and completed the primary quarter with 15 factors on 6-for-9 capturing.
Key statistic
Embiid made all 10 free throws.
To be continued
The 76ers return dwelling Monday to host Phoenix, whereas the Nets host Indiana.
