nba Game Recap
Recap - 76ers Defeat Denver 103-89
Tyrese Maxey scored 22 points leading the 76ers to a 103-89 victory over Denver at Ball Arena on Thursday.
Philadelphia won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +7.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 209.0.
Philadelphia got 20 points from Seth Curry and another 17 points from Tobias Harris. Seth Curry contributed 5 assists, while Charles Bassey cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Denver got 30 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 19 points from Will Barton. Will Barton contributed 8 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic had 10 rebounds.
The 76ers hit the break winning 58-52 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 46-45 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Philadelphia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Trail Blazers. The Nuggets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Chicago.