PHILADELPHIA – The Nuggets learned what the rest of the NBA soon will: The 76ers are going to be a problem.
Philadelphia unveiled its new, devastating lineup in front of a roaring crowd and pulled away in the fourth quarter to win 117-110, sending the Nuggets back to Denver after a difficult 1-3 road trip.
The Nuggets were tied 103-103 before Ben Simmons exploited a defensive miscommunication and soared through the lane for an emphatic dunk. Next Philadelphia enforcer Joel Embiid blocked a Malik Beasley dunk attempt and snuffed out any attempt at a comeback.