Nets 8, 76ers 2: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Brooklyn Nets (8-9) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (8-8) at Wells Fargo Center Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday November 22, 2022 Brooklyn Nets 8, Philadelphia 76ers 2 (Q1 09:22) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Brooklyn Nets @ BrooklynNets Now …

The Brooklyn Nets (8-9) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (8-8) at Wells Fargo Center

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday November 22, 2022

Brooklyn Nets 8, Philadelphia 76ers 2 (Q1 09:22)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
#AbbottElementary 🤝 #BrotherlyLove
@TISSOT pic.twitter.com/6vLcJWKFfu7:39 PM

Bobby Portis @BPortistime
Jumped off the porch and went north! Happy to have my bro @Pat Connaughton back!! #UNDERDOG pic.twitter.com/WHPp4IwY0L7:37 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Another chorus of boos when Ben Simmons gets his first touch. pic.twitter.com/OkDasbuxAR7:37 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton has carried the Nets scoring early. Has eight of the first 10. Ben Simmons has done the playmaking. Lead is 10-2 with 9:22 left in the first. Timeout Doc. – 7:37 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Woo boy an atrocious start on both ends for Tobias Harris. – 7:37 PM
Bobby Portis @BPortistime
Jumped off the porch and went north! Happy to have my bro @patconnaughton back!! #UNDERDOG pic.twitter.com/IfweTCjs2K7:36 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets jump out to an early 10-2 lead over the Sixers at the 9:22 mark in Q1. Sixers fans are booing Ben Simmons every time he touches the ball, but Philly — without Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey — appears outmatched. – 7:36 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Nets already out to a 10-2 lead. Ben Simmons is getting heavy boos every time he touches the ball and he’s also getting into the paint with ease since Joel Embiid isn’t out there. Timeout Doc Rivers. #Sixers7:36 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets are playing some great basketball on both ends to open this one.
Getting into the teeth of the defense and feeding Nic Claxton. He’s scored 6 points already. – 7:36 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Nic Claxton show to start this one against the undersized Sixers. – 7:36 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
It was much, much louder in here in March.
It will be fun to see this matchup when Embiid, Harden, and Maxey are all healthy again. – 7:36 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Three fantastic passes from Ben Simmons to start the game. The confidence Simmons has shown the last three games is continuing early in this one. – 7:35 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons getting booed every time he touches the ball. Has all three Nets assists so far. – 7:34 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Simmons is predictably getting booed whenever he touches the ball, but he’s assisted on the Nets’ first three baskets. – 7:34 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
As expected, Ben Simmons is being booed whenever he touches the ball. – 7:34 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons gets some of the loudest boos I’ve ever heard during pregame intros here in Philly.
Entire Nets team got booed. pic.twitter.com/HsurIr4khO7:30 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sixers fans mercilessly boo Ben Simmons during pregame introductions pic.twitter.com/geyIdvtev77:29 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Ben Simmons and the Nets introduced. pic.twitter.com/dRWvw4lNWB7:29 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Ben Simmons got booed loudly in the introductions.
All day he’s appeared confident and ready for the moment he knew was coming. Now is his time to prove it. – 7:29 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Ben Simmons has been introduced to a lot of boos in his return #Sixers #Nets pic.twitter.com/IGILNM8uHA7:29 PM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Ben Simmons introduced for the first time as a visitor at Wells Fargo Center: pic.twitter.com/DmxegOzlWI7:29 PM

Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
As expected, Ben Simmons booed during his introduction #Sixers #Nets pic.twitter.com/YFwG0rirUW7:28 PM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Ben Simmons is heartily booed upon being introduced in Philly
‘It wasn’t that bad,’ Shaq says. – 7:28 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons introduced in Philly to heavy boos. pic.twitter.com/YCLiN9Mw5y7:28 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
PPG this season:
85.2 — Nets starters tonight
39.4 — 76ers starters tonight
Predict the final score. pic.twitter.com/vC1fXQJPrn7:21 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
the nets this season (via @Ben Falk)
simmons + claxton
221 poss
104.1 ortg (6 %tile)
53.5 efg% (47%)
120.1 drtg (7%)
simmons, no *big*
405 poss
119.3 ortg (90%)
58.5 efg% (94%)
106.8 drtg (88%)
claxton, no simmons
629 poss
114.1 ortg (62%)
56.6 eft% (83%)
111 drtg (64%) – 7:18 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Good evening from the City of Brotherly Love. Unlilke Joan Jett, I do not expect love to be all around tonight. Ben Simmons is back in Philly facing a Embiid, Harden and Maxley-less Sixers. My gut says he’s either going to play great or let the crowd get to him. We’ll see. – 7:16 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
just when i thought this game tonight couldnt get any more overly-dramatic, TNT zooms in on Ben Simmons warming up and standing next to him is Scott Foster. – 7:15 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
There were waves of boos for Ben Simmons when he took the floor for pregame warmups, but they very quickly dissipated. pic.twitter.com/nHSNWRkpw67:12 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons led the Nets out of the tunnel with Patty Mills right behind him. He’s getting booed every time he touches the ball. We are also 20 minutes til tip and this place is pretty empty. pic.twitter.com/N47CzWu5297:10 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
The reception as Ben Simmons took the court for team warmups. pic.twitter.com/nhceoKNqmB7:10 PM

Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Ben Simmons dunking late in the 4th quarter to seal a win in his return to Philly would be so amazing and such a perfectly “Ben Simmons in November” moment. – 7:08 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Tobias Harris and Furkan Korkmaz will both play tonight, as expected.
Starters:
Shake Milton, De’Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker and Montrezl Harrell. – 7:05 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters in Philly: Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:02 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 P.J. Tucker
🔔 @Montrezl Harrell
🔔 @De’Anthony Melton
🔔 @Shake Milton
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/WMroqvZjFf7:02 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tobias Harris is back
Montrezl Harrell starting in place of Joel Embiid alongside Harris, Tucker, Milton, and Melton #Sixers7:01 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Montrezl Harrell, PJ Tucker, Tobias Harris, De’Anthony Melton and Shake Milton are starting for the #Sixers tonight vs. #Nets7:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Royce O’Neale remains in the starting lineup. Joe Harris will come off the bench. Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton round out your #Nets starting 5 against the Sixers. – 7:01 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton officially join Kyrie, KD and Royce O’Neale in the starting lineup, per Nets. Simmons and Claxton’s ability to co-exist in a lineup a big key for Brooklyn moving forward. – 7:01 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Tobias Harris (hip) and Furkan Korkmaz (knee) are both officially available to play tonight. Sixers will start Milton, Melton, Harris, Tucker and Harrell. – 7:01 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Tobias Harris and Furkan Korkmaz will play tonight.
Starters: Milton, Melton, Harris, Tucker, Harrell – 7:01 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Harris – Left hip soreness – AVAILABLE
Korkmaz – Left knee effusion – AVAILABLE
PHI starters:
Harris
Tucker
Harrell
Melton
Milton – 7:01 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Opening with this group ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/jrg3x6garS7:01 PM

Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Tobias Harris and Furkan Korkmaz are cleared for action #Sixers7:01 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets starters for tonight’s game at Philadelphia:
Simmons, Irving, Durant, O’Neale and Claxton – 7:01 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Per Sixers:
Harris – Left hip soreness – AVAILABLE
Korkmaz – Left knee effusion – AVAILABLE
PHI starters:
Harris
Tucker
Harrell
Melton
Milton – 7:01 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Howdy Partners Ep. 7: @bdameris joins for some Luka Mavericks/Harden Rockets comparisons, whether the Warriors can get going, the Jazz’s big-picture approach and Cojones Factor Player of the Week: m.youtube.com/watch?v=r7D7ML…6:59 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving pregame warmups X Q&A with Nets fans on IG instagram.com/tv/ClR6_1tgeSL…6:59 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
throwing fits.
🥤@CocaCola pic.twitter.com/3NNdhnIhJp6:52 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
“I’m gonna be here all night. Let’s go, Ben. Forget all these fans. Joel’s scared.”
One Ben Simmons fan vocally showing love early. pic.twitter.com/E8vWigZSuC6:48 PM

Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
KD discusses his new Off-White Presto-inspired 15 PEs…which @Bansky is absolutely not getting from him 😭😭
Full ETCs Ep on @Boardroom: https://t.co/GZgwVp6y8y pic.twitter.com/rA06eH2neL6:38 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons signed jerseys and items for a sizable crowd of Sixers fans showing him support tonight pic.twitter.com/gqqcaKxSZ66:31 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Ben Simmons signing autographs for #76ers fans. #nets #sixers #nba pic.twitter.com/PNimQ45ep16:30 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Ben Simmons literally climbed into the stands to sign autographs and take selfies with fans after his pregame workout. pic.twitter.com/gCfAlVWtpR6:30 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Nets star Ben Simmons working on his free throws #Sixers #Nets pic.twitter.com/cOzVO08IyM6:23 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Seth Curry is out here, too. Chattin’ it up with assistant Sam Cassell. Sixers skill development coach (and Seth’s brother in law) Spencer Rivers and Georges Niang said hello, as well. pic.twitter.com/qX2clmXGoS6:22 PM

Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Some familiar faces warming up for tonight’s game in South Philly #Sixers #Nets pic.twitter.com/ONNUFJeg7Y6:21 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Doc Rivers mentioned that Harden and Embiid will get to rehab together.
“It may even turn out coming back on the same time.”
A chance Embiid misses more than just this back-to-back. – 6:21 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Ben Simmons out here on a court he knows well: pic.twitter.com/1Zhpen9m3N6:19 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
A couple of former #Sixers going to work in Seth Curry and Ben Simmons pic.twitter.com/KyMVjiDLAo6:19 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Nets coach Jacque Vaughn on Ben Simmons behind the focal point of the Sixers fan base tonight:. “This is a Vince Vaughn earmuffs night tonight. That’s what that is. And it ain’t got nothing to do with the weather either.” – 6:16 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Ben Simmons has taken the court for his pregame warm-up. Honestly not really any boos/general hostility from what I’ve heard so far. pic.twitter.com/FmpBRY9uzK6:15 PM

Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Ben Simmons going back to Philly, Michael Jordan going back to Chicago.
Same deal. – 6:13 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ben Simmons and Kevin Durant getting shots up pregame. pic.twitter.com/EHeOweDtH26:12 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ben Simmons on the court for pregame work. No real crowd reaction, but the arena is pretty empty right now. pic.twitter.com/ESODaw7x2K6:12 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn says Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton will both start tonight. – 6:08 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
TJ Warren has moved past playing and practicing vs coaches, and is now going against other players. #Nets6:08 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
TJ Warren has progressed from playing against coaches to playing against other players. Jacque Vaughn isn’t sure if it was 4-on-4 or 5-on-5 but was excited to share the update on Warren, who has missed each of the past two seasons with stress fractures in his left foot. #Nets6:07 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
That should clearly be “playing” for TJ Warren. #Nets6:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said it’s going to be a “Vince Vaughn earmuffs night” with the crowd reaction to Ben Simmons. Excellent Old School reference. Shame on you if you don’t know what he’s referencing. – 6:07 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn on the vitriol Ben Simmons will hear from #76ers fans: “This is a Vince Vaughn earmuff night. And it ain’t got nothing to do with the weather.” #Nets #Sixers6:06 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
TJ Warren worked out against other players today, but Jacque Vaughn didn’t know if it was 3-on-3 or more than that. Still no timetable for Warren’s return. – 6:05 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
TJ Warren has moved past plating vs coaches, and is now going against other players. #Nets6:05 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Yuta Watanabe is day-to-day with the hamstring tightness. Doesn’t rule him out for tomorrow, but adds it’s too early to know. – 6:04 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons will both start for the #Nets tonight vs. the #Sixers . – 6:04 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons will start again tonight for the Nets. – 6:04 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nic Claxton will start alongside Ben Simmons tonight against the 76ers. – 6:04 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton will start together, despite the obvious spacing issues that Jacque Vaughn acknowledges. #Nets6:04 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nic Claxton will start, along with Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant. – 6:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Ben Simmons will start again at center tonight, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn says. Nic Claxton will play but come off the bench. – 6:03 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Nic Claxton will start alongside Ben Simmons tonight. – 6:03 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Doc Rivers admits there’s added incentive facing Simmons: “I’m sure on both sides…the guys on our team that were here, because most of those guys are on injured surplus. But yeah, clearly there is. There always is.” #Nets #76ers6:03 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers expects Tobias Harris to play tonight. – 6:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Ben Simmons wants Philly return to stay focused on Sixers-Nets: ‘It’s not about everything else’ inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer – 6:00 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Guards who’ve averaged 30+ points on 62+ TS% in a season:
Steph Curry in 2015-16, 2021-22, 2022-23
James Harden in 2019-20
Damian Lillard in 2019-20
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season – 5:54 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Doc Rivers: “The natural competitiveness from Ben (Simmons) will be there, and then natural competitive from his (former) teammates will be there. I mean, that’s just natural.” #Nets #Sixers #76ers5:53 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
We send our condolences to the families of Jason Myers and Chip Tayag and everyone at WBTV after today’s devastating tragedy. – 5:51 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers says, when asked the idea of hacking a player tonight, that it’s tough for Philadelphia to potentially do that tonight because so many guys are hurt.
Then, with a smile: “You mean potentially doing that to Nic Claxton, right?” – 5:49 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers says he expects to have Tobias Harris back tonight. He’s missed 2 games with left hip soreness. #Sixers5:47 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Doc Rivers is expecting Tobias Harris to play, but said it’s not certain yet. – 5:47 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Doc Rivers: Expect to have Tobias Harris available tonight. – 5:47 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Just watched Day’Ron Sharpe make 8 straight corner 3s and hit 10/12 altogether. He thought he was gonna make 10 in a row and so did I. – 5:33 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
“I’ve been in trade rumors, to be honest, ever since I’ve came into the NBA.”
Tobias Harris responds to once again having his name in trade discussions. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/21/tob… via @SixersWire5:33 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nic Claxton (non-Covid illness) is in but Yuta Watanabe (right hamstring tightness) is out for the #Nets vs the #76ers. – 5:28 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets rule Nic Claxton available for tonight’s game and Yuta Watanabe out with right hamstring tightness. – 5:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Yuta Watanabe is out tonight, per the Nets, while Nic Claxton will play. – 5:26 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nic Claxton is available tonight against the Sixers – 5:26 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Updates to Nets Status Report for tonight’s game at Philadelphia:
Claxton (non-Covid illness) – AVAILABLE
Watanabe (right hamstring tightness) – OUT – 5:26 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Kevin Durant clarified his quote that went viral about Nets starting five.
“I definitely could’ve worded it better. I won’t put that on anyone but myself.”
Said he was referring to his teammates having to play outside their normal roles due to circumstances.
Via Etc podcast. – 5:21 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Doing my first IG live of the season from Wells Fargo Center right now. Kyrie Irving is warming up. Fans haven’t yet started to trickle in.
IG: Krisplashed – 5:04 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Hornets say LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain) remains out for Wednesday’s game against Philadelphia.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com5:01 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets vs PHI 11/23
Ball (L Ankle Sprain) out
Martin (L Knee Procedure) out – 5:00 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Ben Simmons makes his return to Philadelphia tonight!
🏀 @RealJayWilliams explains why he’s rooting for him #NetsWorld
@Rick Kamla | @EvCoRadio
Hear Nets-76ers tonight starting at 7:30 ET only on NBA Radio https://t.co/AYipQpw9t4 pic.twitter.com/BVEyDudqsr5:00 PM

Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
On/off net rating differential by top 10-ish players
Curry: +29.5
Jokic: +26.1
Morant: +15.3
Embiid: +11.4
Butler: +9.0
SGA: +8.6
Giannis: +7.9
Tatum: +7.4
AD: +7.1
Luka: +5.6
Booker: +5.3
Dame: +1.4
Durant: +1.1
LeBron: -9.6
What stands out? – 4:45 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Ben Simmons wants Philly return to stay focused on #Sixers#Nets: ‘It’s not about everything else’ inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer – 4:32 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Gold Friday Showdown.🟡
We wrap up our four-game holiday homestand against the Nets on Friday night. Grab your tickets on @Ticketmaster ➡️ https://t.co/yPvqZMjpUa pic.twitter.com/NLkewhybVj4:12 PM

Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
🎙️ Voice of the Nets Podcast 🎙️
@TonyReali joins @ChrisCarrino to talk about his start on @AroundtheHorn, finding your voice, and more. – 4:10 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Wrote this on Kyrie Irving, his history of losing, and why the Nets are far from fixed. For ⁦@CBS NBA⁩: cbssports.com/nba/news/kyrie…4:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
My favorite exchange in the Kevin Durant praising OKC rebuild clip..
After the interviewer says “And they got Chet over there”, KD goes full Thunder fan:
“Damn. I mean, shit. Damn. Once he come back, it’s gonna be ridiculous out there.” – 3:55 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
*puts on tinfoil hat*
KD didn’t mention Dieng when he was praising the OKC young core like LeBron didn’t mention Wiggins when he returned to Cleveland 👀 – 3:34 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“This is the team! No more nonsense. No more complaining. No more absences.”
@Zach Lowe is ready for the Nets to prove themselves 👀 pic.twitter.com/MbZnOxXrE83:26 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
As we get ready for tonight’s matchup against the Nets, get caught up on the Sixers with the (slightly delayed) Week in Review newsletter.
* Recapping the injury report
* Why I’m encouraged by Tucker’s play
* Embiid’s passing
* Required reading
And more: dailysix.com/week-in-review…3:25 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
New from @HeavyOnSports:
Gordon Hayward has had some seriously bad luck since signing with the @Celtics back in 2017.
When Kyrie said, “It’s gonna be crazy, G,” Hayward had no idea just HOW crazy.
bit.ly/3EUVUny3:23 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey has taken advantage of the opportunity that Ben Simmons’ absence gave him. Simmons praised Maxey for his work at shootaround this morning. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/22/net… via @SixersWire3:10 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
They’re @Kevin Durant approved. Coming December 2.
Nets x @olivier__rogers pic.twitter.com/k3gjf4KNC02:50 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Giannis Antetokounmpo X Montrezl Harrell = Drama.
instagram.com/p/ClQ50o4s8B7/…2:37 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Idk how SGA has Kobe over LeBron & MJ all time when he ain’t even better than KD – 2:36 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Ben Simmons doesn’t expect #Sixers injuries to make Philly return anticlimactic: ‘Fans will make up for it’ inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer – 2:23 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
It’s been 886 days since Ben Simmons last stepped on the floor in Philadelphia.
Simmons spoke about what he’s expecting when he makes his long-awaited return Tuesday. clutchpoints.com/nets-news-ben-…2:09 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
#Sixers two-way player Mike Foster Jr. is available to play for Philly on Tuesday night vs. #Nets1:49 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors now list Dalano Banton as questionable vs. Nets on Wednesday with a non-Covid illness. Had missed Saturday’s game vs. Hawks with a sprained ankle. Barnes (knee) is also questionable. Precious Achiuwa (ankle), Otto Porter (knee) and Justin Champagnie (back) are out. – 1:44 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
In addition to Scottie Barnes being questionable and Siakam being out, Precious Achiuwa, Otto Porter Jr., Justin Champagnie and Ron Harper Jr. are out for tomorrow’s game vs. Brooklyn. Dalano Banton, who sprained his ankle against Miami last week, is questionable with illness. – 1:44 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Seth Curry said he’s “steadily getting better” physically.
“I’ve been up and down. Still fighting some things just consistency-wise of feeling 100 percent… I’m not all the way there, but I’d say it’s a long process, long season, and eventually I’ll get where I need to be.” – 1:33 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Ben Simmons on facing the Sixers without Joel Embiid: ‘The fans will make up for it’
cbssports.com/nba/news/ben-s…1:33 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Officially, Barnes is listed as questionable vs Brooklyn tomorrow with his knee sprain. Banton, who’s also dealing with an ankle injury, is now listed as questionable with an illness.
Siakam, Achiuwa, Porter and
Champagnie are out. – 1:31 PM