Embiid, 76ers stifle undermanned Nets

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Joel Embiid #21 and Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers speak with Kyrie Irving #11 (C) of the Brooklyn Nets after their game at Wells Fargo Center on February 06, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP

Joel Embiid tallied 33 points and nine rebounds to power the Philadelphia 76ers past the shorthanded Brooklyn Nets 124-108.

Tobias Harris added 21 points and 12 rebounds while Ben Simmons had 16 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.

Shake Milton contributed 15 points, Furkan Korkmaz added 13 while Danny Green and Seth Curry had 11 each.

The Nets were missing superstar Kevin Durant due to health and safety protocols and Kyrie Irving because of a sprained right index finger.

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