Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Pick Prediction 12/16/2021 by Tony T.
76ers at Nets—Brooklyn has been hit hard with COVID protocols. Out are Harden, Aldridge, Harris and Millsap. Reserves Bembry, Brown, Carter and Johnson are out. For Philadelphia Joel Embiid returned from a rib injury and played on Wednesday in a loss to Miami. Seth Curry is expected to play. Reserves Korkmaz and Niang out. Philadelphia has lost two straight after their 101-96 home defeat on Wednesday to the Miami Heat. 76ers have failed to cover five of six. In that period the 76ers sit 23rd in offensive efficiency with 107.8 points per 100 possessions. Brooklyn has won six of eight after their 131-129 home overtime win to Toronto Raptors. They sit 10th in defensive efficiency in that period allowing 110 points per 100 possessions. Kevin Durant and Patty Mills playing for Brooklyn. Nets have rest advantage. Play Brooklyn -1.