Philadelphia 76ers Beat Denver Nuggets 111-105
Maxey, Curry Lead Shorthanded Sixers to Victory
DENVER (AP) - Tyrese Maxey scored 22 points and Seth Curry added 20 as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Denver Nuggets 111-105 on Friday night.
The Sixers were without Joel Embiid (knee), James Harden (foot) and Tobias Harris (hip), but they still managed to pull out the victory thanks to a strong performance from their role players.
Maxey was particularly impressive, hitting 9 of 16 shots from the field, including 4 of 8 from 3-point range. Curry also shot well, making 8 of 15 shots from the field, including 4 of 9 from 3-point range.
The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Jamal Murray added 18 points and Aaron Gordon had 16 points.
The Sixers led by just two points at halftime, but they extended their lead to 10 points in the third quarter. The Nuggets closed the gap to four points in the fourth quarter, but the Sixers held on for the win.
The victory was the Sixers' second in a row, and it improved their record to 14-12. The Nuggets, meanwhile, fell to 13-13.
Conclusion
The Sixers' victory over the Nuggets was a testament to the depth of their roster. Even without their three best players, the Sixers were able to find a way to win thanks to the contributions of their role players. This victory should give the Sixers confidence that they can be a contender in the Eastern Conference this season.
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