Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets 4/22/2023 Previews, Odds and Picks
East 1st Round – Game 4, PHI leads series 3-0
The Eastern Conference NBA playoff schedule kicks off with an afternoon matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on Saturday at Barclays Center. The 76ers, who are seeded third in the playoffs, have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series and were ranked third in the league in offensive efficiency during the regular season. In their most recent game on Thursday, The 76ers’ defense held Brooklyn to just 15 points in the final 12 minutes, resulting in a 102-97 road victory.
Rookie PG Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76ers with an impressive 25-point performance on 10-for-17 shooting, while SG James Harden of the Nets scored 21 points in 29 minutes before being ejected for a Flagrant Two foul. All-Star center Joel Embiid contributed 14 points and ten rebounds for the 76ers, who also had success from beyond the arc, connecting on 13-of-31 three-point attempts. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 106.3 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 94 points on 45 percent FG shooting. Maxey is averaging 23.7 points and 2 assists while Embiid is averaging 20 points and 4 assists. SF Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and James Harden is grabbing 4.7 rebounds per game. The 76ers are shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc and 84.4 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
- Philadelphia is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 clashes with the Nets.
- The 76ers are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games against Brooklyn.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets 4/22/2023 Previews, Odds and Picks
The Brooklyn Nets, who won 23 of their 41 home games during the regular season, are now facing elimination and desperately need a win in this game. In Game Three, Brooklyn had a strong third quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 35-18 and taking a six-point lead. However, they struggled on the boards, being outrebounded by a margin of 46-34, and converted 19-of-22 free throws.
SG Mikal Bridges of the Nets led all scorers with 26 points on 9-for-26 shooting, while PG Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 20 points and seven assists on 5-for-12 shooting. Center Nicolas Claxton added 18 points and four rebounds for Brooklyn. The Nets are averaging 94 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 106.3 points on 47 percent FG shooting. Bridges is averaging 25.7 points and 5.3 rebounds, while SG Cameron Johnson is averaging 21 points and 4.3 rebounds. Dinwiddie is the third double-digit scorer and Seth Curry is dishing 2.5 assists. Brooklyn is shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1% from the FT line. The Nets are allowing 41.3% shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
- The total remained UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn’s last 6 games at home.
- The Brooklyn Nets are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games at home against Philadelphia.
- Brooklyn is 6-12 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets. The NBA pick for this game is the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia forward Danuel House was unexpectedly scratched from Game Three due to an illness and is currently listed as questionable for the upcoming contest. The Brooklyn Nets have made various attempts to compete and make it a series, but they appear to be outmatched by the dominant performance of the Philadelphia 76ers. It is likely that the 76ers will sweep the series, with a prediction of a high-scoring game that surpasses the total points. Final Score Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers win with a projected score of 111-105.
NBA Starting Time: 1:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -2
NBA Totals: 208.5
