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Recap - 76ers Defeat Brooklyn 96-88

Tobias Harris scored 25 points and chipped in with 12 rebounds for Philadelphia on Saturday, leading the 76ers to a 96-88 victory over Brooklyn at Barclays Center.

Bettors who backed the 76ers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 210.0.

James Harden had 17 points for Philadelphia and Tyrese Maxey chipped in with 16 points. James Harden had 11 assists for the 76ers, while Paul Reed was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.

Brooklyn got 20 points from Spencer Dinwiddie in a losing cause and another 19 points from Nic Claxton. Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 6 assists for the Nets, while Nic Claxton had 12 rebounds.

The 76ers hit the break losing 48-40 before taking care of business in the second half.

Philadelphia had a 54-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.