The big picture

Brooklyn Nets come in 26th on the ladder; Philadelphia 76ers are 3rd. Philadelphia 76ers are the side higher up the table.

Brooklyn Nets are 5–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.5 points for and 113.9 against.

Philadelphia 76ers are 9–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110.6 points for and 110.4 against.

Form

Brooklyn Nets have won two of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 114–104.

Philadelphia 76ers have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Cleveland Cavaliers 95–119.

Head to head

These sides have met 76 times on our records since 2012: Brooklyn Nets 31, Philadelphia 76ers 45.

Last time out (2026-27), Brooklyn Nets won 114–108 at Barclays Center.

Biggest margin between these two: Brooklyn Nets by 36 points in 2013-14 (130–94).

Players to watch

For Brooklyn Nets, watch Michael Porter Jr. (21.5 points a game, 69 rebounds in 2026-27) and Julius Randle (18.7 points a game, 74 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Philadelphia 76ers, watch Tyrese Maxey (24.1 points a game, 45 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jaylen Brown (21.2 points a game, 72 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Barclays Center

Brooklyn Nets have won 6 of their last 19 at Barclays Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Philadelphia 76ers go in as clear favourites.