Philadelphia – – Nic Claxton scored 16 factors and took a tour of the winner on the expiration of time, Cam Johnson had 23 factors and the Brooklyn Nets forward of the Philadelphia 76ers 105-103 on Saturday night.
Tyrese Maxey buried a 3 with 25 seconds on the left which equaled it to 103 and helped the 76ers collect from a deficit of 17 factors.
The sport appeared prepared for additional time when Keon Johnson missed a protracted 3, just for Claxton to be in the proper place to attain on the horn and ship the online who storm on the sector throughout a wild celebration.
Trendon Watford additionally scored 16 factors for Nets.
Maxey led the 76ers with 31 factors.
The 76ers performed at full energy with All-Stars Joel Embiid, Paul George and Maxey within the beginning program. It did not appear necessary earlier than the fourth. Quintin Grimes struck a 3 for the Sixers for an advance of 95-94 and Maxey took one other equality with a 3 which made 100-97.
Even with little to play, besides a greater place on the NBA draft lottery, the Nets saved and Keon Johnson hit a inexperienced gentle 3 which made 102-100.
Nets: the nets made 15 of the 20 photographs (75%) within the first quarter for a two -digit advance which was sufficient to assist them till the tip of the fourth.
76ers: Embiid scored solely 14 factors and withdrew the entire fourth quarter. He appeared to vary his left knee and was gradual to rise up late within the third. He was additionally simply ineffective, lacking the six makes an attempt of three factors.
Claxton being extensively opened for the winner made the distinction. However one other unhealthy night time’s hearth from George condemned the 76ers. Lotout 5 within the fourth, George missed a traction soar shot and a 3 -point pointer on the identical possession.
The 76ers missed 21 of 28 3 factors.
The 2 groups play on Monday night, with the Nets in Washington, whereas the 76ers welcome Chicago.
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