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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 104–97 on March 14 at Wells Fargo Center, controlling the matchup through three quarters before the visitors mounted a fourth-quarter surge. Quentin Grimes led Philadelphia with 28 points, while Jalen Edwards added 19 in a balanced scoring effort. The 76ers shot 46.3 percent from the field and held Brooklyn to just 36 percent despite the Nets' 15 three-pointers made, a sign of Philadelphia's defensive discipline. The hosts dominated the glass with 47 rebounds to Brooklyn's 42 and distributed 22 assists while committing only 14 turnovers. Brooklyn's defense was stout—holding a 102.3 defensive rating—but their own offensive rating of 94.0 proved insufficient, compounded by 17 turnovers that stalled rhythm. The Nets' fourth quarter explosion (41 points) came too late; Philadelphia's first three quarters (77 combined points) had already established control. The game fell well short of the Vegas total of 217.5, a defensive showcase that underscored Philadelphia's ability to grind out wins. The 76ers' defensive intensity and rebounding advantage position them favorably as the postseason approaches.
