National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Philadelphia 105, New Jersey 87
When: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, April 23, 2012
Where: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Officials: #74 Curtis Blair, #29 Mark Lindsay, #49 Tom Washington
Attendance: 18711
Where: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Officials: #74 Curtis Blair, #29 Mark Lindsay, #49 Tom Washington
Attendance: 18711
76ERS 105, NETS 87: Elton Brand, Jrue Holiday and Thaddeus Young scored 15 points apiece as visiting Philadelphia clinched a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a win in the Nets' final game in New Jersey.
The 76ers wrap up the eighth seed in the East with a 34-30 record. Philadelphia has won three straight, all coming on the road, and eliminated Milwaukee from playoff contention.
After 35 years in New Jersey, the Nets will move to Brooklyn next season. MarShon Brooks led the Nets with 18 points while Kris Humphries had 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Deron Williams missed his fourth straight game for the Nets because of a sore right calf. New Jersey has lost five straight and six of seven.
The 76ers last trailed 5-2 and took the lead for good early in the first quarter and built a 10-point lead by midway through the period.
GAME NOTEBOOK: The 76ers finish the season with two road games, including Wednesday against the Bucks. ... Several former Nets, including Derrick Coleman, Kendall Gill and Kenny Anderson, attended the game and took part in a halftime ceremony.
Top Game Performances
| Philadelphia | New Jersey | |
| Elton Brand 15 | Scoring | MarShon Brooks 18 |
| Andre Iguodala 9 | Assists | MarShon Brooks 4 |
| Andre Iguodala 7 | Rebounds | Kris Humphries 12 |
| Jrue Holiday 5 | Free Throws Made | Kris Humphries 10 |
| Jrue Holiday 2 | Steals | MarShon Brooks 2 |
| Elton Brand 4 | Blocks | Johan Petro 1 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team | Points | FG% | 3PM-3PA | FTM-FTA | Assists | Rebounds | Blocks | Steals | Turnovers |
| Philadelphia | 105 | 53.8 | 5-14 | 14-17 | 25 | 33 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| New Jersey | 87 | 43.1 | 4-14 | 21-23 | 15 | 35 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Upcoming Games
- New Jersey will play their next game on the road against Toronto. The Nets have a W/L % of .227 after a win and .395 after a loss.
- Philadelphia will play their next game on the road against Milwaukee. The 76ers have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .567 after a loss.