Author: Noah Levick / Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia
NEW YORK — Kenny Atkinson and the Nets will, the Sixers know, make adjustments Thursday night following their 145-123 loss in Game 2.
But the tactical nuances of when and how the Nets use their zone defense or whether Brooklyn will do anything to counter Boban Marjanovic’s jump shooting are not what’s most compelling heading into Game 3.
While it would be a stretch to say the two teams already despise each other, it’s fair to say neither the Sixers nor the Nets have the highest level of respect for their opponents.
At shootaround Thursday morning, Ben Simmons was asked about Jared Dudley’s comment that Simmons is an
“That’s coming from Jared Dudley,” Simmons said. “Come on.”
Ben Simmons’ face and reaction when asked about Jared Dudley’s comment about him being an average player in the half court:
“That’s coming from Jared Dudley.” pic.twitter.com/IgDbNJ46vk
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly)
With Dudley sidelined by right calf tightness in Game 2, Simmons was brilliant, posting his second career playoff triple-double. Simmons had just nine points in Game 1 and shot 1 for 5 when defended by Dudley. The 12-year NBA veteran is listed as probable for Game…
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