Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers 10/22/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

In the first game of a Friday night NBA on ESPN doubleheader, the Brooklyn Nets will visit the Philadelphia 76ers. The Nets enter the season without G Kyrie Irving (personal) and are led by high-scoring F Kevin Durant (26.9 ppg). In the season opener, Brooklyn was outrebounded by ten during a 127-104 road loss against Milwaukee.

All-Star F Kevin Durant matched a game-high with 32 points on 13-for-25 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds. James Harden added 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists for the Nets.

The Philadelphia 76ers finished first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season and were bounced in the second round of the playoffs by Atlanta. All-Star C Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 28.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. On Wednesday, Philadelphia connected on 13-for-25 from the three-point line during a 117-97 road victory against New Orleans.

All-Star C Joel Embiid led six Philadelphia players in double figures with 22 points and six rebounds. Tobias Harris contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds for the 76ers.