The Brooklyn Nets play the Philadelphia 76ers on March 14 with tip-off scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT. In India, the game is listed as March 13 IST. Both teams enter the matchup dealing with several injuries late in the 2025-26 season.Philadelphia is trying to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference, while Brooklyn is looking to stop a recent losing stretch. Injuries on both sides have changed the expected rotations, forcing teams to rely more on bench players and short-term replacements.
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers injury report (March 13, 2026)
Several regular rotation players will not be available for this game.
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries:
• Out: Tyrese Maxey (right finger tendon strain), Joel Embiid (rib/oblique strain), Kelly Oubre Jr. (left elbow sprain), Johni Broome (right knee meniscus tear) • Day-to-day / Questionable: Andre Drummond (back), Adem Bona (back)
Brooklyn Nets Injuries:
• Out (season-ending): Egor Demin (foot), Day’Ron Sharpe (thumb) • Day-to-day / Questionable: Ziaire Williams (illness), Michael Porter Jr. (ankle), Nolan Traore (rest) • Out short-term: Nicolas Claxton (rest), Drake Powell (knee)With several starters unavailable, Philadelphia is expected to rely on VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes for scoring. Edgecombe is averaging 15.3 points and 5.5 rebounds this season.Brooklyn could turn to players such as Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney if they are cleared to play. With both teams missing key players, the game could be slower and more physical.
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Season series and overall head-to-head record
Philadelphia 76ers has historically had the upper hand in this matchup. The 76ers lead the all-time series 129-92.Philadelphia also leads the season series 2-1. The 76ers won two games earlier this season by scores of 129-105 and 115-103.Brooklyn won the other meeting in December, 114-106. Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points in that game. Joel Embiid finished with 27 points for Philadelphia.
Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers Team stats comparison entering the game
| Category | Brooklyn Nets (17-49, 13th East) | Philadelphia 76ers (35-31, 9th East) |
| Points Per Game | 106.9 (Worst in East) | 115.8 (6th East) |
| FG% | 44.6% | 46.0% |
| 3PT Made/Game | Allow 12.6 | 12.5 |
| Rebounds/Game | 38.0 (Last 10) | 40.5 (Last 10) |
| Opp. PPG (Last 10) | 121.9 | 118.6 |
| Key Leader | Porter Jr. (25.0 PPG) | Edgecombe (15.3 PPG) |
Brooklyn has struggled on defense and has allowed 121.9 points per game in its last ten games. Philadelphia has a home record of 18-16 this season.The Nets have lost eight of their last ten games. However, they have averaged 7.3 steals per game during that stretch, which could create extra scoring chances if they force turnovers.
Matchups that could decide the Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers game (March 13, 2026)
The absence of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey leaves Philadelphia thin in the frontcourt and backcourt. If Andre Drummond plays, he could play an important role on the boards against Brooklyn’s interior players.Brooklyn’s chances could depend on whether Michael Porter Jr. plays. He scored 28 points against Philadelphia earlier this season.Noah Clowney has also contributed recently, averaging 12.7 points. If both players are available, Brooklyn could have enough scoring to stay competitive.With both teams missing several key players, this game may come down to which role players perform better.
