PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) travel to Brooklyn to face the Nets (0-5) , setting up a stark contrast between an Eastern Conference contender and a team searching desperately for its first victory. The 76ers bring elite shooting efficiency and lockdown perimeter defense, ranking 5th in free-throw rate while forcing opponents into difficult looks from beyond the arc , yet struggle defending the rim with the 30th-ranked mark against attacking shots. Sunday's matchup tips off at 6 p.m. ET from Barclays Center in Brooklyn , with Tyrese Maxey leading Philadelphia's charge at 35.2 points per game . Despite dealing with injuries to key contributors, the Sixers have maintained rhythm on both ends of the floor through their early season surge. Brooklyn's defensive woes remain a central storyline heading into this contest, as the Nets allow opponents to attack the rim at historically poor rates (27th) and give up high-quality three-point attempts (27th). Offensively, Brooklyn shows promise with excellent rebounding efficiency (32.5%, 3rd) and spacing that creates scoring opportunities , though execution has been the persistent problem. Cam Thomas anchors the attack with 23.4 points per game on 39.1% shooting, including a respectable 32.4% from deep , while Michael Porter Jr. contributes 21.6 points and 6.2 rebounds . The Nets desperately need both their defensive intensity and scoring consistency to align if they hope to end their winless start before facing an increasingly confident Philadelphia squad.