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Nets Fall 123-117 Against Philadelphia - Game Recap
Brooklyn was victimized for 39 points and 13 rebounds by Joel Embiid as the 76ers defeated the Nets 123-117 in NBA action on Wednesday.
The 76ers won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -9.5-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Philadelphia got 26 points from Tobias Harris and another 17 points from Ben Simmons. Ben Simmons contributed 9 assists, while Joel Embiid cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Brooklyn got 37 points from Kyrie Irving in a losing cause and another 17 points from Landry Shamet. Kyrie Irving contributed 9 assists for the Nets, while DeAndre Jordan had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Philadelphia were victorious, as the score was 65-58 at the break.
Brooklyn won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-32.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act home to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Brooklyn, they head home to face Charlotte.