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Oubre, Maxey Power 76ers Past Nets 129-105 as Brooklyn Slumps to 0-6

Philadelphia's depth controlled the game without Joel Embiid.

Overview

  • Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, including 22 in the first quarter, then exited after a third‑quarter ankle sprain and was evaluated but did not return.
  • Tyrese Maxey added 26 points with seven assists and six rebounds as Philadelphia shot about 52% and led by as many as 28.
  • Quentin Grimes produced 22 points and a career‑high 13 assists off the bench, and rookie VJ Edgecombe scored 16.
  • Brooklyn committed 19 turnovers that yielded 20 points for the Sixers and went 7-for-38 from three in the 129-105 defeat.
  • Jordi Fernández moved Tyrese Martin into the starting point guard slot over rookie Ben Saraf, while rookie Drake Powell left after re-injuring his ankle and Danny Wolf remained out.