Brooklyn Nets stun Philadelphia 76ers with buzzer-beater
- The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Brooklyn Nets with a score of 105-103, marking a seventh consecutive defeat.
- Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, but Joel Embiid struggled and was limited to 14 points while missing all six three-point attempts.
- The loss places the 76ers at a dire 15 games under .500, raising concerns over their playoff chances.
In a competitive NBA game held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Brooklyn Nets managed to narrowly defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 105-103, thanks to a last-second tip-in by Nic Claxton on February 22, 2025. The game saw Tyrese Maxey of the 76ers tie the game with a crucial three-pointer with just seconds left, but the Nets were able to regain the lead before the final buzzer. Maxey led the 76ers with 31 points, playing alongside All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George in the starting lineup. Despite a strong performance in the later stages of the game, Embiid struggled offensively, scoring only 14 points and missing all six of his three-point attempts, leading to speculation regarding his efficiency and health as he appeared to tweak his knee during the matchup.