Jrue Holliday led five players in double figures with 20 points as the host Philadelphia 76ers pulled away from the New Jersey Nets 102-86 Saturday night.
Holliday added 13 assists in the game and they got 14 points and 10 rebounds from Elton Brand as the Sixers (4-13) snapped a three-game losing streak.
New Jersey trailed by nine points in the first half but later went on an 18-3 run and led 48-46 at the half.
But Philadelphia tied the game after three quarters and opened the fourth on a 10-2 run, and never trailed again.
Tony Battieās jumper with 4:23 left to play gave the Sixers a 90-76 lead.
New Jersey (5-11) was led by Brook Lopez with 25 points while Devin Harris added 19.
Brooklyn | Philadelphia | |
Brook Lopez 25 | Scoring | Jrue Holiday 20 |
Devin Harris 6 | Assists | Jrue Holiday 13 |
Kris Humphries 15 | Rebounds | Elton Brand 10 |
Brook Lopez 9 | Free Throws Made | Lou Williams 3 |
Devin Harris 2 | Steals | Jrue Holiday 3 |
Brook Lopez 2 | Blocks | Elton Brand 3 |
Team | Points | FG% | 3PM-3PA | FTM-FTA | Assists | Rebounds | Blocks | Steals | Turnovers |
Brooklyn | 86 | 40.7 | 3-9 | 17-20 | 18 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
Philadelphia | 102 | 51.2 | 5-13 | 11-18 | 29 | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 |