Through 2 Quarters
Although the Philadelphia 76ers were the underdogs at tipoff, they’ve since taken control of the game. a win is still up for grabs for either team at halftime, but they are up 55-54 over the Brooklyn Nets
Center Joel Embiid has taken over for the 76ers, currently boasting 22 points (40% of their total) in addition to four rebounds and two steals. A double-double would be Embiid’s fifth in a row. One thing to keep an eye out for is Georges Niang’s foul situation as he currently sits at three.
Brooklyn has been relying on point guard James Harden, who has 13 points and five assists along with eight boards, and center Nicolas Claxton, who has ten points along with six boards. A double-double would be The Beard’s seventh in a row.
Who’s Playing
Philadelphia @ Brooklyn
Current Records: Philadelphia 18-16; Brooklyn 23-9
What to Know
The Brooklyn Nets will be returning home after a two-game road trip. They will take on the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. ET Thursday at Barclays Center after having had a few days off. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The stars were brightly shining for Brooklyn in a 124-108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. It was another big night for the Nets’ point guard James Harden, who almost posted a triple-double on 39 points, 15 assists, and eight boards. That’s the third consecutive game in which The Beard has had at least ten assists.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, Philadelphia beat the Toronto Raptors 114-109 on Tuesday. Philadelphia’s center Joel Embiid did his thing and dropped a double-double on 36 points and 11 rebounds.
Brooklyn is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5-point margin of victory. Their home court has been no bettor’s paradise, though, as they’ve failed to beat the spread in 11 of their 16 home games.
Brooklyn was able to grind out a solid victory over the 76ers in the teams’ previous meeting earlier this month, winning 114-105. Will the Nets repeat their success, or does Philadelphia have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, New York
- TV: NBATV
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $112.44
Odds
The Nets are a 5-point favorite against the 76ers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Nets, as the game opened with the Nets as a 3.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Philadelphia have won 19 out of their last 30 games against Brooklyn.
- Dec 16, 2021 – Brooklyn 114 vs. Philadelphia 105
- Oct 22, 2021 – Brooklyn 114 vs. Philadelphia 109
- Apr 14, 2021 – Philadelphia 123 vs. Brooklyn 117
- Feb 06, 2021 – Philadelphia 124 vs. Brooklyn 108
- Jan 07, 2021 – Brooklyn 122 vs. Philadelphia 109
- Feb 20, 2020 – Philadelphia 112 vs. Brooklyn 104
- Jan 20, 2020 – Philadelphia 117 vs. Brooklyn 111
- Jan 15, 2020 – Philadelphia 117 vs. Brooklyn 106
- Dec 15, 2019 – Brooklyn 109 vs. Philadelphia 89
- Apr 23, 2019 – Philadelphia 122 vs. Brooklyn 100
- Apr 20, 2019 – Philadelphia 112 vs. Brooklyn 108
- Apr 18, 2019 – Philadelphia 131 vs. Brooklyn 115
- Apr 15, 2019 – Philadelphia 145 vs. Brooklyn 123
- Apr 13, 2019 – Brooklyn 111 vs. Philadelphia 102
- Mar 28, 2019 – Philadelphia 123 vs. Brooklyn 110
- Dec 12, 2018 – Brooklyn 127 vs. Philadelphia 124
- Nov 25, 2018 – Philadelphia 127 vs. Brooklyn 125
- Nov 04, 2018 – Brooklyn 122 vs. Philadelphia 97
- Apr 03, 2018 – Philadelphia 121 vs. Brooklyn 95
- Mar 16, 2018 – Philadelphia 120 vs. Brooklyn 116
- Mar 11, 2018 – Philadelphia 120 vs. Brooklyn 97
- Jan 31, 2018 – Brooklyn 116 vs. Philadelphia 108
- Apr 04, 2017 – Brooklyn 141 vs. Philadelphia 118
- Mar 28, 2017 – Philadelphia 106 vs. Brooklyn 101
- Jan 08, 2017 – Philadelphia 105 vs. Brooklyn 95
- Dec 18, 2016 – Philadelphia 108 vs. Brooklyn 107
- Mar 15, 2016 – Brooklyn 131 vs. Philadelphia 114
- Mar 11, 2016 – Philadelphia 95 vs. Brooklyn 89
- Feb 06, 2016 – Philadelphia 103 vs. Brooklyn 98
- Dec 10, 2015 – Brooklyn 100 vs. Philadelphia 91
Injury Report for Brooklyn
- Joe Harris: Out (Ankle)
- Kessler Edwards: Out (Covid-19)
- Day’Ron Sharpe: Out (Covid-19)
- Kyrie Irving: Out (Not Injury Related)
Injury Report for Philadelphia
- Danny Green: Out (Covid-19)
- Aaron Henry: Out (Illness)
- Tyler Johnson: Out (Covid-19)
- Myles Powell: Out (Covid-19)
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