Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Takeaways and Player Grades

Brook Lopez led all scorers on Sunday, with 26 points in 32 minutes. Lopez shot 50 percent from the field (8-of-16) and made three shots from beyond the arc. Lopez also added seven points at the free throw line. Lopez carried the Nets offensively, as just three other Nets scored in double figures. Usually, when Lopez puts up 26 points, the Nets would like their chances. But many Nets went cold during the third quarter, and the Nets could not recover, despite how well Lopez played.. C. Brooklyn Nets. BROOK LOPEZ. A

B+. Justin Hamilton played 23 minutes off the bench, and made the most of the opportunity. The Nets used Hamilton and Lopez simultaneously at times on Sunday, and the combination worked well. Hamilton scored 16 points, on 6-of-11 shooting. He made two three-pointers, and pulled down five rebounds as well. Hamilton has had a bit of a rough season as he dealt with migraines, but his play is improving. Hamilton’s production on Sunday is what the Nets envisioned when they signed him this past offseason.. C. Brooklyn Nets. JUSTIN HAMILTON

D. Joe Harris got the start once again in place of Sean Kilpatrick. Kilpatrick endured his own struggles, as he did not score in the first half, but he bounced back to finish the game with 10 points. Harris, on the other hand, did not score in his 16 minutes on the floor. Harris was 0-for-4 from the field, although he did grab five rebounds. The reality is the Nets cannot afford to have a starter score zero points in a game. The good news is, Kenny Atkinson did his best to remedy the situation. Harris’ 16 minutes were the fewest any Net played on Sunday. The Nets have given Harris a chance in the starting lineup, but he’s better suited for a role off the bench at this point in time.. SG. Brooklyn Nets. JOE HARRIS