Sixers Science: Things To Know vs. Brooklyn Nets

The Sixers went 3-1 vs. Brooklyn last season, with a +11.3 Net Rating. The loss in January came at the expense of their two guards, Spencer Dinwiddie & D’Angelo Russell, who combined for 49 points in 46 minutes, coupled with a hot shooting night for DeMarre Carroll.

In the four matchups, most Sixers performed better vs. their season baseline, except for one:

The Nets consistently made the Sixers pay for having a slow-mo 4, matching him against players like Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Quincy Acy, and DeMarre Carroll.

This is the starting lineup I’d employ:

PG Russell — SF Covington

SG Levert — PG Simmons

SF Harris — SG Redick

PF Dudley — PF Chandler

C Allen — C Embiid

You’d still have a solid 2nd unit: Fultz, Shamet, Korkmaz, Saric, Muscala/Johnson.