The Knicks battled back from an early deficit to earn a hard-fought victory against the 76ers, their second straight victory after losing nine of their last 11 games.

: 76ers -8.5; over/under is 214.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: 76ers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers host the Brooklyn Nets in game one of the Eastern Conference first round. Philadelphia went 4-0 against Brooklyn during ...

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers will meet for the third time this season. The Nets have dropped both games against the Sixers so far this season. However, the Nets have picked it up significantly on defense since their latest matchup on Nov. 28.

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Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, Egor Demin added 20 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 on Tuesday night. Porter went 5 of 12 from the 3-point arc and Demin hit a couple of late 3s after the 76ers cut a 19-point lead to nine in ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers host the Brooklyn Nets in Eastern Conference play Tuesday. The 76ers are 13-10 in conference games. Philadelphia ranks ninth in the league with 45.2 rebounds led by Andre Drummond averaging 9.6. The Nets are 7-14 against ...