Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets Picks and Predictions November 22nd 2024

76ers vs Nets November 22nd 2024

The 76ers (-241) are 6-point favorites over the Nets (+198) in a game that will tip off at 7:00 ET. Philadelphia (2-12) has lost five straight games and is 15th in the Eastern Conference, while Brooklyn (6-9) is 8th in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic Division.

The over/under line for this matchup is 217.5 and the game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this divisional showdown.

The Nets improved to 6-9 on the season with a 116-115 win over the Hornets on Tuesday. Brooklyn was favored by 1.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just one point. The total points for the game were 231, surpassing the over/under line of 220.5.

Brooklyn fell behind early, trailing 37-23 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 31-22 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 66-63 to 76-63. Heading into the 4th quarter down 87-85, the Nets outscored the Hornets 31-28 in the final period to secure the win.

The Nets shot 49.4% from the field and knocked down 18 threes at a 43.9% clip in their win over the Hornets. Cameron Johnson led the way with 34 points, hitting 6 threes at 50% efficiency.

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Jalen Wilson added 17 points, connecting on 5 threes at 62.5%, while Dorian Finney-Smith contributed 15 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.

Despite a rough start where the Nets gave up 37 points in the 1st quarter, they tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 22 points. They conceded 28 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters but still managed to hold off the Hornets for the win.

Brooklyn struggled to defend the three, as Charlotte hit 20 threes at a 54% clip. The Hornets also went 19/22 from the free-throw line. The Nets allowed 13 offensive rebounds but recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks.

Philadelphia dropped to 2-12 on the season after a 117-111 road loss to Memphis on Wednesday. The 76ers entered the game as -4.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.

After a 31-31 tie in the 1st quarter, the Grizzlies took control in the 2nd, outscoring the 76ers 32-22. Philadelphia trimmed the deficit to 90-81 going into the 4th quarter and made a push, outscoring Memphis 30-27 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 35 points and 11 rebounds in their 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 47.6% from the field. Jared McCain added 20 points, hitting 3 threes at a 42.9% rate, while Guerschon Yabusele contributed 17 points, knocking down 5 threes at an 83.3% clip.

Philadelphia shot 44.8% from the field and made 11 threes at 33.3% efficiency. Embiid scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Yabusele added 9 in the period.

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Grizzlies, giving up 117 points on 48% shooting. Philadelphia allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, before tightening up slightly in the 3rd and 4th, where they gave up 27 points in each.

Memphis hit 19 threes at a 44% clip, and the Grizzlies also went 16/16 from the free-throw line. The 76ers allowed 9 offensive rebounds but did record 12 steals and 6 blocks.

We’re calling a win for the 76ers, with a final score of 132-110, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the 76ers at -6.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217.5 and our model has the Nets and 76ers finishing with a combined 242 points. Our pick is to take the over.

Still in search of cohesion, 76ers set to face Nets

The Brooklyn Nets begin a road trip on Friday with a visit to Philadelphia, where the 76ers are looking to halt their struggles after a difficult road stretch.

Philadelphia enters the NBA Cup East: Group A matchup against Brooklyn on a five-game losing streak, including three consecutive losses on the road. The 76ers concluded their trip with a 117-111 defeat at Memphis on Wednesday, despite a standout performance from 2023 MVP Joel Embiid.

Embiid recorded game highs of 35 points and 11 rebounds in his fourth appearance of the season after missing the first nine games with a lingering knee injury. However, his return has yet to spark the Sixers to a win, as the team remains winless in Embiid’s outings and holds just two victories on the season.

Philadelphia’s NBA Cup campaign has also been challenging, with losses to the New York Knicks (111-99) and the Orlando Magic (98-86) in group play. To make matters worse, the Sixers are now dealing with another knee injury, this time to Paul George, who left Wednesday’s game with a hyperextension.

“Similar to the preseason,” Sixers coach Nick Nurse said, referencing an earlier injury George suffered in October. “We’re going to find out more (Thursday) when (the medical staff) checks it out to see what the extent of it is.”

Nurse suggested the injury might be a bone bruise, which would likely sideline George for a shorter period, though the team awaits further updates.

“He was actually fairly close to coming back in the game but then it stiffened up as he got out a little bit more, so we decided not to,” Nurse said.

Bright spot in Jared McCain

Amid injuries and roster uncertainty, rookie Jared McCain has emerged as a key contributor for Philadelphia. The young guard scored 20 points on Wednesday, marking his sixth consecutive game with at least 20 points. Over that stretch, McCain has averaged 25.5 points per game while consistently hitting at least three 3-pointers in each outing.

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Nets find momentum

The Nets broke a three-game losing streak on Tuesday with a narrow 116-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, improving to 1-1 in NBA Cup action. Cam Johnson led Brooklyn with 34 points, while Trendon Watford, playing in just his second game back from a preseason hamstring injury, hit a crucial jumper with 38 seconds remaining to secure the win.

“Very happy that he had the game that he had, but that to me is the definition of a team,” Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said of Watford. “Our medical staff worked hard to get him back healthy. We’ve got to trust the group, because they do a great job, and this is the result. It’s a win for everybody.”

Point guard Dennis Schroder also continued his strong play, contributing 14 points and 12 assists. Schroder has averaged 17.8 points and 6.5 assists across 15 starts this season, providing steady leadership at both ends of the floor.

The Nets will aim to build on their momentum and improve their NBA Cup standing as they take on a 76ers team desperate to regain its footing.