Brooklyn Nets travel to take on the 76ers

Updated Oct. 21, 2021 3:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets (0-1, in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (1-0, sixth in the Eastern Conference)

Philadelphia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

LINE: 76ers -1.5; over/under is 230.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers host the Brooklyn Nets.

Philadelphia went 31-11 in Eastern Conference action and 29-7 at home during the 2020-21 season. The 76ers shot 47.6% from the field and 37.4% from 3-point range last season.

Brooklyn went 48-24 overall and 8-4 in Atlantic Division play during the 2020-21 season. The Nets averaged 118.6 points per game last season, 18.1 on free throws and 42.6 from 3-point range.

INJURIES: 76ers: Grant Riller: out (left knee), Shake Milton: out (right ankle).

Nets: Kyrie Irving: day to day (not with team), Day'Ron Sharpe: out (toe).

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