The first game of the Nets new “Big Three” era had its ups and downs against a star-less Sixers team but in the end, it met most of Steve Nash’s hopes for a preseason opener.
With Philly lacking James Harden, Joel Embiid, PJ Tucker, and Danuel House, the Nets came close to overcoming a 20-point deficit, but the Nets sat Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons in the second half and the supporting cast couldn’t get over the remainder of the hill. The final score: 127-108, Philly.
Prior to the first of the Nets four unofficial contests, Nash said the Nets “Big Three” minutes would be in the 15-to-20 minute range.