After a demoralizing Game 1 loss, the Philadelphia 76ers were forced back to the drawing board after being punched into the mouth by the Brooklyn Nets’ backcourt scorers, led by All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell. Russell scored 26 points and added four assists, and although he struggled at times with efficiency, Russell for the most part had no issue getting to his spots and finding clean looks.
In Game 2, after excellent adjustments from Brett Brown and near-flawless execution from Russell’s main defender Ben Simmons, Russell had a much tougher night.