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Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford discusses his comfort level after defeating his former Brooklyn Nets team.
Here are the injury reports for both the Nets and 76ers ahead of tonight’s bout: The Nets continue to be without Haywood Highsmith, who was acquired over the offseason from Miami, and has yet to make his debut in Brooklyn. He saw a setback in his recovery, and isn’t expected to make a return-to-play soon.
The Nets ruled out No. 27 pick Danny Wolf for Sunday's 76ers matchup in Brooklyn due to a lingering ankle injury.
Watford, who signed with the Sixers as a free agent this summer but has been hampered by a hamstring injury, had 16 points with nine rebounds, and seven assists on Sunday.
Philadelphia's lottery pick has done nothing short of putting the league on notice so far. Sunday's performance in Brooklyn was no exception.
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Sixers Bell Ringer: Grimes’ playmaking, Oubre’s scoring combine in dominant win vs. Nets
Oubre finished the evening leading Philadelphia with 29 points on 12-for-21 (57.1%) field goal shooting, hitting 3-of-9 (33.3%) from long range. He went 2-for-2 from the foul line, had three rebounds and added a block and a steal in his 33:17 on the floor.
The Nets come into this game following a 117-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks despite the fact that Hawks guard Trae Young was knocked out of the game due to a knee injury. Forward Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets to the tune of 32 points and nine rebounds while guard Cam Thomas put up 19 and three assists in what was a struggle for him to get open as he finished the contest shooting 6-of-20 from the field.
When the Philadelphia 76ers take the court on Sunday night to face the Brooklyn Nets, they’ll remain without two core players, who have yet to make their season
Multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers give their respect to Kyle Lowry for officially making it 20 years in their win over the Brooklyn Nets.