![]() If people had forgotten about the Nets as a bona fide championship contender, they certainly reminded everyone on Thursday night. Here are a few takeaways, followed by a recap of live updates from Thursday night's game. Joel Embiid did everything he could, putting up 27 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes, but it was nowhere near enough. Things didn't go well for Harden in his first game against the Nets since the trade, as he went just 3 for 17 from the field en route to 11 points, six rebounds, five assists and four turnovers. Kyrie Irving added 22 points on 5-for-11 3-point shooting. Kevin Durant was spectacular, leading the Nets with 25 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes, while Seth Curry - also a part of the Harden/Simmons trade, went off for 24 points on 10-for-14 shooting against his former team. Simmons, who didn't play, was met with boos from his former home crowd before the game, but it eventually turned its ire upon its own team due to the disheartening performance. The Nets came out of the gates hot and never trailed, putting a thumping on the 76ers, who had been undefeated with Harden since the trade. ![]() What was supposed to be one of the most exciting games of the NBA season quickly devolved into a laugher, as the Brooklyn Nets went into Philadelphia to deliver a robust 129-100 win over the 76ers in the first matchup between the two teams since last month's colossal trade involving James Harden and Ben Simmons. ![]()
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