The Brooklyn Nets faced a depleted roster against the Philadelphia 76ers, succumbing to a 123-94 defeat. Multiple injuries, including Cam Thomas (hamstring), Cam Johnson (ankle), and Ben Simmons (calf), forced coach Jordi Fernandez to rely heavily on reserves. The situation worsened when D'Angelo Russell exited at halftime with a shin contusion, further disrupting the Nets' lineup. Despite Ziaire Williams' 19-point performance, the Nets struggled against a dominant 76ers team.
With long-standing injuries to Cam Thomas and Cam Johnson , and a late scratch of Ben Simmons with left calf soreness, the Nets scraped together their 18th starting lineup, led by veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell.Joel Embiid, who scored a game-high 28 points, looks to keep the ball away from Nic Claxton during the Nets’ 123-94 blowout loss the 76ers on Jan. 4, 2025.That was until the one-time All-Star exited at halftime and did not return because of a right shin contusion.
Fernandez pulled his remaining starters on the court — Nic Claxton and Ziaire Williams — halfway through the third quarter. Williams led the Nets with 19 points and three rebounds, followed by Johnson , Jalen Wilson and Claxton with 10 points and four rebounds.D’Angelo Russell shoots a jumper in the first half before he was forced to exit with a right shin contusion during the Nets’ loss.Joel Embiid recorded a double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey tallied 18 points while Caleb Martin and Paul George each scored 17.
After getting within 10 points off a Williams’ lob to Claxton, Johnson committed a double dribble violation, which led to an open Caleb Marting layup.It sparked a run for the 76ers to take a 64-47 half lead.
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