Coming into tonight the Sixers were just 1-10 on the road for the season. Only the 0-10 L.A Clippers had fared worse. That said, the struggling and banged up New Jersey Nets were just what the doctor ordered to help the Sixers solve their road woes. No they didn't play their best but they did enough to finally get another win on the road. Offensively it was not exactly another banner night for the Sixers, as they shot just 40% from the field and 37% from beyond, but they did cash in big time at the free throw line, shooting a near perfect 84%. In fact, it was largely the foul line that allowed Jrue Holiday to put up a game high 19 and 5 assists. Spencer Hawes was close behind with 18 and 5 rebounds, while Elton Brand added another 15 and 4 rebounds and Jodie Meeks chipped in with 12, also largely from the foul line. Defensively, the Sixers also weren't exactly at their best in this one either, but they did enough, holding New Jersey to just 34% from the field and 30% from the line, while forcing 11 turnovers.
The Sixers jumped out early, taking a 6 point lead after the 1st quarter of play. They followed that up with just enough of an effort to stay up 6 at the half. The 3rd quarter was more of the same but the Nets did finally cut into the Sixer lead a little, dropping it to 4 at the start of the 4th quarter. There, the Sixers appeared to be cruising toward a win, up 11 with 3:38 left. Then switch briefly turned off for the Sixers as New Jersey pulled within 3 with 15 seconds left. Fortunately the Sixers hit their free throws from there and the rest of the Net's shots went begging as the Sixers hung on for an 82-77 win.
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