Live Preseason Discussion: Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET
The Brooklyn Nets are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers for a preseason matchup featuring high-profile stars like LeBron James and Joel Embiid. The focus remains on player rotation and managing minor injuries as teams prepare for the regular season.
Why it matters
High-profile preseason matchups generate fan interest and allow teams to evaluate star-studded lineups in a competitive environment.
There's only so much stock you can put into a preseason game, but a 34-point win is never a bad thing. It Brooklyn nailed 20 of 37 from deep and dished out 31 assists without Mikel Brown Jr., while stars made the most of the minutes. Now, the Nets head home to Barclays Center for the first (and only) time the preseason.
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