The 3-seed Philadelphia 76ers try to remain in control against the 6-seed Brooklyn Nets Thursday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.' Tip from Barclays Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Series: The 76ers lead 2-0
The Sixers have cruised in this series with 121-101 and 96-84 wins at home as the series shifts to Brooklyn. G Tyrese Maxey had 33 points and went 6-for-13 (46.2%) from 3-point land in Game 2. C Joel Embiid had 20 points, 19 boards, 7 assists and 3 blocks, but really has been on cruise control as the supporting cast has balled out.
Nets F Cameron Johnson had a team-high 28 points in Game 2 and has shot the lights out from deep at 9-for-17 (52.9%). F Mikal Bridges had 21 points, 5 boards and 7 assists in Game 2, but Brooklyn will need big games from both and some help in order to make this a series.