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Philadelphia Defeats Brooklyn 131-115 - Recap

Brooklyn was victimized by Ben Simmons for 31 points as the 76ers defeated the Nets 131-115 in NBA action on Thursday.

The 76ers were a -1.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 229.5.

Philadelphia got 29 points from Tobias Harris and another 26 points from JJ Redick. Ben Simmons contributed 9 assists, while Tobias Harris cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.

Brooklyn got 26 points from D'Angelo Russell in a losing cause and another 26 points from Caris LeVert. D'Angelo Russell contributed 3 assists for the Nets, while Caris LeVert had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Philadelphia were victorious, as the score was 65-59 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Philadelphia as they grabbed 54 boards, while Brooklyn only had 43