The Brooklyn Nets' 115-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday initially looked like a forgettable game for Egor Demin. The No. 8 pick struggled in the first half, failing to score on 0-of-3 shooting with two assists and two turnovers in 11 minutes. Then, the Nets rookie turned in a second-half performance that many will view as his official coming-out party.

Demin scored a career-high 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field and 5-of-12 from three during 19 second-half minutes. He added eight rebounds, three assists, a steal and two blocks, pulling the Nets within single digits after they trailed by 19.

“I think we just needed to really flip the switch and find a way,” Demin said. “And for me, it was the moment where I felt it better. And I found that extra energy in myself.

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