Simmons lead 76ers even NBA series on Game 2

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Ben Simmons had triple-double with 18 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat Brooklyn Nets 145-123 to even the Eastern Conference playoff first round series 1-1 on Monday night.

The 76ers surged a 14-0 run to open the second half and expanded the lead to 29 to put the game beyond reach. Joel Embiid had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Tobias Harris socred 19. Boban Marjanovic added 16.

Spencer Dinwiddie led the Nets with 19 points and D'Angelo Russell scored 16. The Nets will go back home for Game 3 on Thursday night and Game 4 on Saturday. Enditem