Brooklyn Nets play philadelphia 76ers Tip-off is scheduled for March 14 at 1 p.m. EDT. In India, the game is listed as of March 13th IST. Both teams enter the matchup dealing with multiple injuries that could end the 2025-26 season.Philadelphia is trying to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference, while Brooklyn is trying to stop a recent losing streak. Injuries on both sides have changed the expected rotation, forcing teams to rely more on bench players and short-term replacements.
brooklyn nets vs philadelphia 76ers Injury Report (March 13, 2026)
Many regular rotation players will not be available for this game.
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries:
• Out: Tyrese Maxey (right finger tendon strain), Joel Embiid (rib/oblique strain), Kelly Oubre Jr. (left elbow sprain), Johnny Broome (right knee meniscus strain). • Day-to-day/doubtful: Andre Drummond (back), Adem Bona (back).
Brooklyn Nets Injuries:
• Out (end of season): Igor Demin (foot), Deron Sharp (thumb) • Day-to-day/doubtful: Ziare Williams (illness), Michael Porter Jr. (ankle), Nolan Traore (rest). • Short-term outs: Nicholas Claxton (rest), Drake Powell (knee).With several starters unavailable, Philadelphia is expected to rely on VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes for scoring. Edgecombe is averaging 15.3 points and 5.5 rebounds this season.If they are cleared to play, Brooklyn could turn to players like Nick Claxton and Noah Clowney. With both teams lacking key players, the game could be slower and more physical.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers season series and overall head-to-head record
The Philadelphia 76ers have historically had the upper hand in this matchup. The 76ers lead the all-time series 129–92.Philadelphia also leads the season series 2–1. The 76ers won the first two games of this season by scores of 129–105 and 115–103.Brooklyn won the second meeting in December, 114–106. Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points in that game. Joel Embiid finished with 27 points for Philadelphia.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers team stats comparison when entering the game
| Social class | Brooklyn Nets (17-49, 13th East) | Philadelphia 76ers (35-31, 9th East) |
| points per game | 106.9 (Worst in the East) | 115.8 (6th East) |
| FG% | 44.6% | 46.0% |
| 3pt med/game | allow 12.6 | 12.5 |
| Rebounds/Game | 38.0 (last 10) | 40.5 (last 10) |
| Opposition. PPG (Last 10) | 121.9 | 118.6 |
| prominent leader | Porter Jr. (25.0 ppg) | Edgecombe (15.3 ppg) |
Brooklyn has struggled on defense and has allowed 121.9 points per game over their last ten games. Philadelphia has a home record of 18-16 this season.The Nets have lost eight of their last ten games. However, he has averaged 7.3 steals per game during that span, which can create additional scoring chances when forcing turnovers.
Matchups That Could Decide Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game (March 13, 2026)
The absence of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey leaves Philadelphia weak in the frontcourt and backcourt. If Andre Drummond plays, he could play a key role on the boards against Brooklyn’s interior players.Brooklyn’s chances may hinge on whether Michael Porter Jr. plays. He scored 28 points against Philadelphia earlier this season.Noah Clowney has also contributed recently, averaging 12.7 points. If both players are available, Brooklyn may have enough scoring to remain competitive.With both teams missing several key players, this game could depend on which player performs better in which role.