In a matchup that most expect to be one-sided, the 76ers took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the series. And oddsmakers are expecting more of the …
76ers vs. Nets prediction and analysis
In many ways, Brooklyn’s worst fears were realized in Game 1: Mikal Bridges did his best superstar impression against the team that drafted him; Joel Embiid was held to one of his least-efficient performances of the season; and the Sixers still cruised to a 20-point win that never really felt close.
But he showed out Saturday against his former team, dropping 23 points and 13 assists with seven made 3-pointers – tied for his most in 150 career playoff games.That came in large part because of Brooklyn’s aggressive focus on Embiid, doubling him at nearly every turn and forcing his teammates to step up.
The big question ahead of Game 2: will the Nets double down on their doubling strategy, opening themselves up to a repeat of Saturday’s record shooting display?
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