NBA Twitter reacts to Kelly Oubre Jr., Sixers beating Nets in preseason
The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their first win of the preseason on Monday over the Brooklyn Nets by a final score of 127-119 thanks to 21 points from Kelly Oubre Jr. That was a positive on a night that could have been a disaster after losing Tyrese Maxey to back spasms.
Coach Nick Nurse said afterward that it was precautionary and that there is no major concern about Maxey. That is the good news as the Sixers just want to be sure everybody is healthy heading into the season on Oct. 26.
Oubre Jr. continues to look like a good addition to this team’s bench unit as he had a nice night offensively while also being a pest on defense. Tobias Harris added 18 points and nine rebounds, Paul Reed had 18 points, and De’Anthony Melton had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.
NBA Twitter reacted to the win for the Sixers and the performance by Oubre Jr.:
Kelly Oubre Jr. at the BUZZER 🚨
He closes out an efficient first half with 17 PTS.
Watch Nets/Sixers LIVE on NBA TV ⬇️https://t.co/WfH3FJ6tZs pic.twitter.com/CUZwwZJ4ul
— NBA (@NBA) October 17, 2023
Tobias Harris and Kelly Oubre, Jr. combined for 35 points in the first half. The Sixers' defense was swarming. Only downside was seeing Tyrese Maxey go back to the locker room.
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) October 17, 2023
Kelly Oubre Jr. just capped a great first half of shooting with a pull-up three at the top of the arc to beat the buzzer.
Had a great block as a low man in the second quarter, finishing plays on both ends of the floor in BKN.
— Austin Krell (@NBAKrell) October 17, 2023
Kelly Oubre Jr in a win for the 76ers (vs the Nets):
> 21 Points
> 4 Rebounds
> 4 Assists
> 2 Steals
> 2 Blocks
> 9/24 FG (37.5%)
> 3/9 3PT (33.3%)
> 0/1 FT (0.0%)
> 33 MinutesStruggled with efficiency this game but has played well this preseason!🔥 pic.twitter.com/p962K7Px82
— NBA Muse (@NBAMuseAcc) October 17, 2023
The @sixers defeat the Brooklyn Nets to earn their first preseason win. One more to go and then we can finally get to the regular season.
Sixers Leading Scorers:
Kelly Oubre Jr. – 21 pts
Paul Reed/Tobias Harris – 18 pts
De'Anthony Melton – 15 ptsNext up: Fri 10/20 vs Hawks pic.twitter.com/hAxszwpqL1
— 975TheFanatic (@975TheFanatic) October 17, 2023
NBA: Kelly Oubre Jr. at the BUZZER 🚨
He closes out an efficient first half with 17 PTS.
Watch Nets/Sixers LIVE on NBA TV ⬇️https://t.co/6YgXwdKcpb pic.twitter.com/42cbggQVou
— Zhaire Maledon (@ZhaireMaledon) October 17, 2023
Well…De’Anthony Melton’s back certainly looks better. pic.twitter.com/krpte4W8mr
— Zach Ciavolella (Cha-vo-lel-la) (@CiavoNBA) October 16, 2023
first quarter Petrusev minutes and a De'Anthony Melton transition dunk, it's all happening baby https://t.co/kLFQneTlZ1
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) October 16, 2023
De’Anthony Melton tonight:
🔔 15 points
🔔 8 rebounds
🔔 10 assists
🔔 4 stealsLed all players in assists and steals. pic.twitter.com/rMQEyCFQtK
— Philly Sixers Galaxy (@sixers_galaxy) October 17, 2023
Paul Reed left handed hook showing expanded touch around the basket pic.twitter.com/WihYDBOysz
— Thiago (@ThiagoPHL) October 17, 2023
Paul Reed just Dream-shaked into a lefty hook shot over Nic Claxton that drew nothing but net. You can never take this away from me.
— John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) October 17, 2023
