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RECAP: Philadelphia 76ers 133, Brooklyn Nets 114

By Luke Swiatek

UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 11: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 11, 2017 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 11: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during the preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 11, 2017 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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 The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their first win in a dominant fashion, as Joel Embiid rallied the troops to a resounding victory.

A+. 15 min | 22 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 0 stl | 1 blk | 1 TO | 4-9 FG | 0-2 3PT | 14-18 FT | 3 PF | +15 +/- | Summary: He’s baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack… watch out, NBA.. C. Philadelphia 76ers. JOEL EMBIID

PF. Philadelphia 76ers. DARIO SARIC. A. 24 min | 26 pts | 9 reb | 0 ast | 3 stl | 0 blk | 3 TO | 10-14 FG | 5-8 3PT | 1-1 FT | 2 PF | +25 +/- | Summary: This was the most sixth-y and man-y that Dario can really get. He led the team in scoring and rebounding, and absolutely dropped fire from deep. The only thing keeping him from a perfect grade was his three turnovers with no assists, but we’re really splitting hairs.

Philadelphia 76ers. BEN SIMMONS. B+. 25 min | 9 pts | 8 reb | 6 ast | 3 stl | 0 blk | 2 TO | 4-10 FG | 0-0 3PT | 1-2 FT | 4 PF | +15 +/- | Summary: <a rel=. PF

26 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 2 stl | 0 blk | 2 TO | 5-10 FG | 2-3 3PT | 6-6 FT | 2 PF | +20 +/- | Summary: Redick served as the perfect release valve for the offense, and his off-ball movement distracted the defense from focusing too much on the Embiid and Simmons post ups.. SG. Philadelphia 76ers. J.J. REDICK. B+

B-. 15 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 2 stl | 0 blk | 0 TO | 4-7 FG | 1-2 3PT | 2-2 FT | 1 PF | +18 +/- | Summary: TLC showed serious flashes off the bench. This was probably the most confident and aggressive I’ve seen him; he was looking to score, and he was successful. He made me say aloud to myself, “this guy is going to be an important role player for us for a long time,” and I really believe it.. SG. Philadelphia 76ers. TIMOTHE LUWAWU-CABORROT

The Nets jumped out to an early 21-11 lead, but the 76ers went on a 27-1 run and never looked back. So much for the Nets having an undefeated preseason.

The final score was lopsided, and so was most of the game. The Philadelphia 76ers had 106 points with 16 minutes left in the game. They outrebounded the Nets by 15. They also had nine more assists.

Embiid was simply unstoppable. He shot more than one free throw for each minute he was in the game. Every time he would get the ball down low, the Nets would send a double team his way, and it still often wasn’t enough.

There were some struggles on the other end of the floor for the 76ers. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson shouldn’t be lighting us up, and Allen Crabbe shouldn’t be able to blow by J.J. Redick and Robert Covington.

Still though, this was an absolute drubbing. The 76ers needed a win to keep their confidence up, and a very solid win is exactly what they got. We’ll worry about the rest later.

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