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Oct 22, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 22, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia 76ers have their issues off the floor. However, their on court performances have been great so far. They took care of the Pelicans in their first game, winning by 20 points. This time the story is far different from just Joel Embiid carrying the team. Multiple players are stepping up for them. Now, they even gave the Brooklyn Nets a run for their money.
The Nets are one of the best teams on paper in the entire league. Even without Kyrie, the combination of Durant and Harden can do serious damage. Moreover, they have some serious depth as well. After a loss in the opener to the Milwaukee Bucks, they were keen on bouncing back. Fitting to the purpose, they pulled off a miracle comeback against Philly to get their first regular season win of the season.
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Oct 22, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to a foul call against him during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
With the two teams having an intense battle, fans were also on the edge of their seats. While the Nets did show some serious fight, the fans had another 76ers coach, Doc Rivers to blame.
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Fans react to Brooklyn Nets first win
The Brooklyn Nets put up a valiant effort in the final two quarters. At one point, the 76ers had a double digit lead in the third, but Brooklyn found a way. Kevin Durant went off for a big game while the 76ers saw yet another team effort.
@KDTrey5 doing Best Player In The World Things tonight ! Leading the @BrooklynNets back from a double digit deficit with a triple double against a good Eastern Conference team. 👏 #BeenDownWithIt
— luvsnotjustaverb (@ANTHONY_WhatIf) October 23, 2021
Embiid doesn’t have the “fight thru it” that other MVPs have. He’s gotta be The Guy. Tonight and many other nights, Durant was The Guy.
— Spaceman Eddie (@SpacemanEd) October 23, 2021
big three aldridge durant harden .
— 🤴🏾 (1-1) (@lifeofaefi) October 23, 2021
Not sold on Doc Rivers…. How do u not challenge 1 of the 2 questionable calls with a minute left in the game. Both calls would have been reversed ! #76ers #Nba
— Sean (@S_dot_K_dot) October 23, 2021
@sixers coach lost the game for you.. no challenges on the out of bounds and offensive foul by durant.. with a min.. left? #Sixers #Nets
— john johnson (@InYaBizness) October 23, 2021
And the 76ers does it again. Smh.
— savage wave god (@louiethesensei) October 23, 2021
Is doc holding those challenges for next game ? Does he not know you can’t rollover challenges for the next game
— Ron S (@captRon27405) October 23, 2021
Doc Rivers cost the @Sixers a win smh 🤦🏾♂️
— KING-GO (@Gogotonic1) October 23, 2021
Sloppy start being 14 pts behind 76ers but won the game by 5 pts.@KDTrey5 with 29 PTS 15 REB 12 AST.
What a great night for BKN and KD fans. pic.twitter.com/SiZ5mk2Ld3
— alex ⁷ (@aIexthegreatest) October 23, 2021
@sixers Ben Simmons watching the 76ers vs Nets game. 🤣🤣🤣#TruetoAtlanta pic.twitter.com/DeVZ8mbRYt
— ATL 247 (@ATL247Sports) October 23, 2021
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Without a doubt, the star of the show was Kevin Durant. His 29 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists triple double helped lift the Nets. Harden put up 20 points along with 8 assists in the win as well. Off the bench, NBA veteran LaMarcus Aldridge went off for 23 points shooting 10-12 from the field. His efficiency played a key part in helping them comeback.
Stars on both ends had a bad night from the field. Embiid ended the game with 19 points while shooting just 6-15. Tobias Harris continues to impress as he drops 23 points with 7 rebounds. Seth Curry had an efficient night scoring 23 points while going a perfect 4/4 from downtown.
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All in all, both teams had a shaky performance on the offensive end with a few good players emerging. However, the Nets managed to hold their nerves at the end and complete a successful turnaround. But Philly has been impressive without All-Star point guard, Ben Simmons.
