Sixers Know How to Right their Ship... Play a Home Game

Buoyed by a better offensive game, the Philadelphia 76ers (26-16) went on a final quarter 14-4 run to outlast the Brooklyn Nets (18-22), 117-106 on a beautiful Wednesday night in scenic South Philadelphia.

In a fourth and back struggle, Brooklyn got it knotted at 104-104 when Jarrett Allen drained a three with a minute and a half played in the final stanza before Philadelphia turned up the heat an went on a 14-4 devastating run to make the difference in a much needed Philadelphia win.

Ben Simmons turned in his usual double double on a 20 point. 11 assist affair.

Tobias Harris added a double-double of his own off a 34 point, 10 rebound game.

Philly went 46 of 88 (51.%) from the field and dropped 11 of 20 from long distance.

By: Kevin Neibauer

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Kevin Neibauer

Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.

Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.

A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.