Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard TJ McConnell hit a game-winning basket with less than 10 seconds remaining in Saturday's NBA pre-season win over the Brooklyn Nets.

McConnell's jumper with 6.5 secs left on the clock lifted the 76ers to a 97-95 victory.

Robert Covington scored 23 points to go along with his eight rebounds and five steals for the Sixers.

Philadelphia's Jahlil Okafor, the third overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, had a night to forget with two points from 1-7 shooting in 17 minutes.

Journeyman Jarrett Jack scored 20 points for the Nets, helped by sinking 11-from-11 free throws, and hit a tying three-pointer with 29 seconds remaining.

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-105 in their encounter in Winnipeg, with Canadian native Andrew Wiggins getting the biggest cheer.

Tyus Jones hit 18 points for the Timberwolves, with Wiggins going for nine in his 24 minutes of play.

E'Twaun Moore lead the way for the Bulls with 18 points, while veteran Pau Gasol had a solid hit out in limited minutes.

In other results, the Detroit Pistons easily accounted for the Milwaukee Bucks 117-88, while the Portland Trail Blazers lost 94-90 to the Sacramento Kings.