In their first play-off game since 2015, the Brooklyn Nets rallied past the Philadelphia 76ers and “stole the home-court advantage (102-111).
D’Angelo Russell led the winners with 26 points (10/15 shooting), with Caris LeVert adding 23 points and Spencer Dinwiddie 18.
On the other hand, Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points for the losing squad and Joel Embiid posted 22 points, 15 rebounds and four assists.
Game 2 will be played in Philadelphia on Monday (15/04).
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