The Philadelphia 76ers coasted to an easy victory over the Brooklyn Nets, thanks in large part to a stellar performance from Kelly Oubre Jr., Tyrese Maxey and Trendon Watford.
Oubre was unstoppable in the opening quarter, scoring 22 points on just 12 shots, including all seven of his attempts inside the arc. The veteran wingman's hot start set the tone for the rest of the game, with his teammates eventually getting him the ball and cashing in on the mismatches he created.
Despite a slow start from most of their players, the Sixers took complete control once Oubre's early explosion was extinguished, with Maxey and VJ Edgecombe providing loose scoring opportunities and Quentin Grimes playing some of his best playmaking basketball of the season. Watford also stepped up, showcasing impressive court vision and facilitating skills that are a testament to his unique role on the team.
The win marked a fifth consecutive victory for the Sixers, who have now reached 5-1 on their season so far. The team's backcourt duo of Maxey and Edgecombe continues to thrive, with Maxey's all-around game making him an increasingly formidable matchup for opposing teams. His playmaking skills, combined with his ability to score from anywhere on the court, has made him a key factor in the Sixers' success.
Meanwhile, coach Nick Nurse praised Watford's development as he continues to find his footing with the team, showcasing impressive vision and facilitating skills that will be crucial for his future role. The 6-foot-9 ball-handler remains a bit of an enigma, but it's clear that the coaching staff sees significant upside in him.
As the Sixers head into their next road trip, they'll look to keep the momentum going against the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday and Wednesday nights respectively.
Oubre was unstoppable in the opening quarter, scoring 22 points on just 12 shots, including all seven of his attempts inside the arc. The veteran wingman's hot start set the tone for the rest of the game, with his teammates eventually getting him the ball and cashing in on the mismatches he created.
Despite a slow start from most of their players, the Sixers took complete control once Oubre's early explosion was extinguished, with Maxey and VJ Edgecombe providing loose scoring opportunities and Quentin Grimes playing some of his best playmaking basketball of the season. Watford also stepped up, showcasing impressive court vision and facilitating skills that are a testament to his unique role on the team.
The win marked a fifth consecutive victory for the Sixers, who have now reached 5-1 on their season so far. The team's backcourt duo of Maxey and Edgecombe continues to thrive, with Maxey's all-around game making him an increasingly formidable matchup for opposing teams. His playmaking skills, combined with his ability to score from anywhere on the court, has made him a key factor in the Sixers' success.
Meanwhile, coach Nick Nurse praised Watford's development as he continues to find his footing with the team, showcasing impressive vision and facilitating skills that will be crucial for his future role. The 6-foot-9 ball-handler remains a bit of an enigma, but it's clear that the coaching staff sees significant upside in him.
As the Sixers head into their next road trip, they'll look to keep the momentum going against the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday and Wednesday nights respectively.
! Their squad is looking fire, especially with Oubre Jr. getting buckets left and right. But what I love seeing is how Maxey's all-around game is taking it to the next level - his playmaking skills are insane! 
And Watford's development as a facilitator is crazy impressive... he's like a puzzle piece that's finally falling into place 
. The Sixers' coaching staff must be loving what they see from him too, and I'm excited to see how it pays off in the coming games. Bring on the Bulls and Cavs! 
I'm loving the way Oubre is stepping up for the team right now 
his ability to score from anywhere on the court is a game changer 
and it's awesome to see Maxey and Edgecombe thriving as a backcourt duo 
they're like two peas in a pod out there 
coach Nurse is doing a great job of utilizing Watford's skills too, his court vision is insane 
I'm not surprised he's getting more minutes now 
. It's like a snowball effect, right? But what's even more interesting is when that momentum shifts the other way 
. The Sixers took control for a reason, and it's not just because they had better players 
. It's about the execution and trust between teammates 
but if he can't get Watford or Edgecombe involved, what's the point? Coach Nick Nurse is onto something with Watford, though - the dude's got game-changing potential 
. Who knows how much longer this hot streak will last?