76ers Sweep Nets With 96-88 Win In Brooklyn
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Brooklyn Nets, 96-88, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Barclays Center on Saturday.

Despite missing Joel Embiid (knee), the 76ers rallied late to close out their fourth consecutive win in the first round, completing the sweep and booking their ticket to the conference semi-finals. The Nets got out to a solid start in the game and led 29-22, after one quarter. The pace slowed down in the second, but the hosts stayed in control and pushed it to an eight-point game by halftime. The 76ers came out on another level in the third and outscored the Nets, 26-15, in the quarter to claim a three-point edge going into the final frame. The Sixers kept the momentum going in the fourth and poured in 30 points in the quarter to maintain the upper hand and close out the series.

Tobias Harris led the 76ers with 25 points, 12 rebounds, a steal and a block, in 37 minutes. James Harden followed up with 17 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and a block, while Tyrese Maxey added 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals. The 76ers shot 39.6 percent from the field, including 9-of-24 from long range.

Meanwhile, Spencer Dinwiddie led the Nets with 20 points, three rebounds, six assists and a block, in 40 minutes. Nic Claxton followed up with 19 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks, while Mikal Bridges added 17 points, five rebounds and three assists. The Nets shot 41.3 percent from the field, including 9-of-37 from deep.
Posted on: 4/22/2023 12:36 PM
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