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In Saturday’s victory over the Knicks, Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76ers as he recorded 36 points, eight rebounds and four assists while Joel Embiid added 26 points, 10 rebounds and five assists of his own.
The extensive injury report listed eight names for the Nuggets, on the end of a back-to-back that started Sunday in Brooklyn. They included Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Jamal Murray, who shook off injuries to take part in the 127-115 loss to the Nets.
The NBA action on Monday, Jan. 5 keeps on rolling on with a contest at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia where the Denver Nuggets are visiting the Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse offers an encouraging injury update on Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford.
Tyrese Maxey scored 36 points, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe each had 26 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 130-119 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.