Philadelphia 76ers (36-31) beat Brooklyn Nets (17-50) 104-97 at home on Saturday, March 14 in a low-scoring game: just 201 combined points between the two teams.
The game, quarter by quarter
The 76ers had the better start, winning the first 29-16 to lead by 13 after one. The 76ers kept the pressure on with a 24-15 second quarter, carrying a 22-point lead into halftime.
The Nets won the third 25-24 to stay in front, taking a 21-point lead into the fourth. The Nets took the fourth 41-27; the 76ers held on for a 104-97 regulation win.
What decided it
The 76ers made 30.5 free throws per 100 field-goal attempts, compared with 20.2 for the Nets. The 76ers took better care of the ball, turning it over on 13.8% of possessions compared with 16.5% for the Nets. The points at the line gave them room for error elsewhere.
At roughly 102 possessions per team, the 76ers produced 101.5 points per 100 possessions to 94.7 for the Nets.
The Nets' reserves also made a difference, outscoring the opposing bench 49-22.
Who made the difference
Quentin Grimes was the game's biggest individual force for PHI: 28 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast on 10-22 shooting. His Game Score of 19.6 led everyone. His team was +13 with him on the floor.
Danny Wolf led the Nets with 15 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast on 4-9 shooting, good for a 13.7 Game Score.
Danny Wolf (15 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast) recorded a double-double.
What it means
The result fit the pre-game Win Meter, which gave the 76ers about a 83% chance.
Across the last 7 meetings in our records, Philadelphia 76ers lead 4-3.
The 76ers are now 36-31, and the Nets are 17-50. The 76ers last five before this game: W-L-L-W-L.
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