Brooklyn Nets, Oubre and Sixers
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Sixers Bell Ringer: Grimes’ playmaking, Oubre’s scoring combine in dominant win vs. Nets
Oubre finished the evening leading Philadelphia with 29 points on 12-for-21 (57.1%) field goal shooting, hitting 3-of-9 (33.3%) from long range. He went 2-for-2 from the foul line, had three rebounds and added a block and a steal in his 33:17 on the floor.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
Watford, who signed with the Sixers as a free agent this summer but has been hampered by a hamstring injury, had 16 points with nine rebounds, and seven assists on Sunday.
The Nets lost to the 76ers in embarrassing fashion on Sunday as they lost 129-105 in a game where Philadelphia led by as many as 28 points in the game. Guard Cam Thomas led the way for Brooklyn to the tune of 29 points while center Nic Claxton had arguably his best overall game of the season with 19 points,
The Brooklyn Nets moved to 0-6 on the season after a 129-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. This was the Nets' worst offensive output so far this season. This
Philadelphia 76ers will play the Brooklyn Nets tonight without star center Joel Embiid, who is sidelined for left knee injury management. This precaut
Despite (or due to) that change, Brooklyn played a respectable first half against the Wolves, tied after a quarter and down by four at the break. Clowney made the most of his opportunity early, forcing three Timberwolves turnovers and scoring five of his 15 points before the first media timeout.
Here are the injury reports for both the Nets and 76ers ahead of tonight’s bout: The Nets continue to be without Haywood Highsmith, who was acquired over the offseason from Miami, and has yet to make his debut in Brooklyn. He saw a setback in his recovery, and isn’t expected to make a return-to-play soon.
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