On Friday, the Nets had embarrassed themselves defensively against Houston, making Carmelo Anthony look 10 years younger.
They bounced back two days later, with ballhawking defense that made the Sixers look young. And sloppy. And thoroughly out-played.
In a defensive performance that was out of character — and long overdue — the Nets forced turnover after turnover. They harassed Philadelphia into mistake after mistake, and rolled to a 122-97 rout before 12,826 at Barclays Center.
Sure, the 76ers (6-5) might’ve had heavy legs, having just played Detroit on Saturday in Philadelphia.