Philadelphia 76ers Defeated by Brooklyn Nets 136-121

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 136-121 at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers played without Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Nicolas Batum, De'Anthony Melton, and Robert Covington. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 23 points, Ben Simmons failed to score a field goal, and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 16 points. The Nets capitalized on Philadelphia's short-handed lineup with crisp ball movements and strong rebounding. Cam Thomas scored 40 points, Mikal Bridges had 23, and Lonnie Walker IV added 20. The Sixers continue to struggle in the absence of Embiid, losing for the fifth time in six games.