Brooklyn @ Philadelphia picks

Tobias Harris has attempted just 11.5 shots from the field per game this season, a sizeable decrease from his 13.9 mark last season. The matchup vs. the Nets is a tough one for three-point attempts; the opposition's starting SFs have averaged the 11th-least 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.4). The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. The Nets have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should decrease possessions for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

The Brooklyn Nets have played at the least up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing away from home. The 76ers have played at the most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 25 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Nets. The Brooklyn Nets check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). Mikal Bridges will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing while traveling tends to worsens player production in all stat categories.

James Harden has accumulated 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league when it comes to technicals (80th percentile). The matchup against the Nets is a difficult one for shots from the field; the opposing team's starting PGs have posted the 14th-lowest field goal rate in the NBA this year (42.3%). The Philadelphia 76ers have played at the least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 25 games. The Nets have played at the slowest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court, which should decrease possessions for the 76ers. The Philadelphia 76ers check in as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).