NBA rumors suggest Joel Embiid’s surgery revelation caught the Philadelphia 76ers off guard as they weigh options for his knee.

De'Anthony Melton (knee), D'Angelo Russell (ankle), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Dariq Whitehead (G League) AVAILABLE: Nic Claxton (nasal) OUT: Justin Edwards (ankle), Eric Gordon (wrist), Kyle Lowry (hip),

With 1:51 remaining in the game, the NBA says Nets center Nicolas Claxton, who would go on to make the game-winning basket, should have been called for a three second violation. With 1:38 remaining, the officiating crew missed another three second violation, this time on the defensive end.

Seeking their first win since the All-Star break, the Brooklyn Nets travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers. The team aims to avenge its Jan. 4 blowout loss to Philadelphia and regain its winning form from earlier in February.

Analyzing Saturday’s Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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It’s Saturday, February 22, and the Brooklyn Nets (20-35) and Philadelphia 76ers (20-35) are all set to square off from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Nets are currently 11-17 on the road with a point differential of -6, while the 76ers have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home.

The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers will face each other for the second time in 10 days and the fourth time this season. Brooklyn, which won 100-96 on Feb. 12, could tie the season series ...