The Barclays Heart crowd noticed the Nets attain what regarded and felt like a brand new low on Saturday evening.
Simply when the crew thought it was only a shortfall, one other blow got here.
With long-term accidents to Cam Thomas (left hamstring) and Cam Johnson (proper ankle) and the late scratch of Ben Simmons with left calf soreness, the Nets assembled their 18th beginning lineup, led by veteran level guard D’Angelo Russell.
That was till the one-time All-Star left at halftime and did not return with a proper shin damage.
That led to an entire shuffle and bench play that simply wasn’t capable of maintain up towards the 76ers in a 123-94 blowout.
Earlier than the announcement, head coach Jordi Fernandez mentioned they might proceed to cope with accidents “by committee” and it will show to be a “good problem” for the crew.
It turned out to be a problem.
The struggle for succession continues.
After a painful third quarter during which Keon Johnson led the best way and the 76ers went on a 27-19 run to take a commanding 91-66 lead into the ultimate quarter, it continued to appear like a varsity vs. JV battle with the 76ers main by as many as 30 .
with a proper shin damage. Jason Senes for the New York Publish
Time was given to Reece Beekman, who was acquired within the Dennis Schroder commerce, together with Englishman Tosan Evbuomwan, who made his debut after being referred to as up by the Lengthy Island Nets.
Fernandez pulled his different starters — Nick Claxton and Zaire Williams — halfway by the third quarter.
The 2 solely returned within the fourth quarter for 2 minutes to work alongside Johnson, Evbuomuan and Tyrese Martin. They weren’t capable of do a lot injury to Philadelphia because the Nets continued to shoot a poor 40 % from the sphere.
The Nets (13-22) additionally dedicated 22 turnovers that led to 32 Philly factors.
The 76ers additionally took benefit of the parade to the free throw line, making 24 of 30 makes an attempt.
Williams led the Nets with 19 factors and three rebounds, adopted by Johnson (15), Jalen Wilson (11) and Claxton with 10 factors and 4 rebounds.
Martin added 16 factors off the bench.
Joel Embiid recorded a double-double with 28 factors and 12 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey scored 18 factors, whereas Caleb Martin and Paul George had 17 every.
With Russell, the Nets had been capable of keep inside 12 factors of the 76ers for many of the first half, however quickly the primary half turnovers (13 for 19 factors) and foul makes an attempt (16 of 11 fouls) proved too pricey.
After getting inside 10 factors on a Williams lob to Claxton, Johnson drew a double-dribble foul that led to an open layup by Caleb Marting.
On the subsequent play, Russell made a foul go and George went down the opposite finish for a 3-pointer.
That sparked a run for the 76ers to take a 64-47 halftime lead.
The Nets took an early 11-0 lead. However 3-pointers by George and Caleb Martin, together with a three-point play by Martin after a capturing foul by Wilson, put the 76ers inside 13 factors.
The 76ers then went on a 16-6 run to shut the primary quarter and it solely carried over the remainder of the sport.
