The Nets are banking on it. Early injuries mean greater expectations placed on Clowney for his second NBA season. It’ll take time but Wednesday’s game was another test to learn from. “I got to grow from it,” Clowney said. “At this level, you’re either going to get better and learn from it or you’re going to go the other way.”

Noah Clowney’s NBA education continued on Wednesday against a stocky, physical Philadelphia 76ers frontcourt pair of Andre Drummond and Frenchman Guerschon Yabusele.

In 22 minutes, Clowney was one of the few bright spots for the Nets. The second-year forward put up an impressive 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. Clowney s

Nets guard Ben Simmons was inactive for Wednesday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo center.