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NBA: Philadelphia 76er 102-111 Brooklyn Nets

Sunday, 14 April 2019 10:17 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 14 April 2019 10:22 AM ]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) blocks the shot attempt of Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll (9) in game one of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center.

In the NBA, the visiting Brooklyn Nets have overpowered the Philadelphia 76ers 111 to 102 in game 1 of their Eastern Conference First Round Playoff Series.

Brooklyn got off to a hot start, taking the 1st quarter with a late 12-nothing run and held on to their advantage as they led 62-54 by half-time. The 6ers cut the deficit to 2 points early in the 3rd period, but the Nets took control once again and made it 93 to 82 after 3 quarters of play.

D'Angelo Russell scored 26 points for the 6th-seeded Nets, who competed in their first playoff game in 4 years, while Jimmy Butler led the 3rd-seeded 6ers with a career-high 36-points.

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