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Former Vols in the NBA: Dec. 16 recap

One former University of Tennessee basketball player competed in the NBA Thursday and another was inactive.

In Brooklyn, the Nets edged Philadelphia, 114-105, at Barclays Center.

It was the third consecutive loss for the 76ers, who have not won since they defeated Golden State, 102-93, on Dec. 11 in Philadelphia.

Tobias Harris started at forward for the 76ers. He played 37 minutes and had 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists and one block.

He went 3-for-17 from the floor, 0-for-5 from beyond the 3-point arc and 3-for-5 from the free throw line.

Rookie Jaden Springer was inactive for the 76ers. Springer left Tennessee last year after his freshman season.