Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers
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One game after blowing out Toronto, Michael Porter Jr. and his Nets headed down the Turnpike to earn an impressive road win, smothering the Sixers 114-106 before a sellout crowd of 19,746 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, Egor Demin added 20 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Nets beat the 76ers 114-106 after leading Philadelphia by as many as 19 points thanks to a combination of forward Michael Porter Jr.'s heroics along with the team's defensive effort. Porter finished the game with 28 points and five rebounds while rookie Egor Demin rose to the occasion in front of a hostile crowd with 20 points and five assists of his own.
The Dallas Mavericks have a two-game road trip coming up, and it starts with a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday afternoon. The last time these two teams played in Philadelphia, the Luka Doncic trade had just been made,
Nurse didn't have much recourse, other than to put his three guards on the floor together. And on this night, they responded as a group.
Joel Embiid is probable for Monday night's game against the Nets, but his minutes will be closely monitored due to ongoing knee management. Both teams are dealing with significant absences, forcing adjustments to their rotations.