Going in, this game had blowout with a capital ‘B’ written all over it yet a Philadelphia 76ers team playing without its entire starting frontcourt must be credited that they were in it until the final few minutes.
The Sixers were going to have a tough Saturday night even at full-strength, going against a Nuggets team with the second best record in the rugged West. Denver sported a 21-4 home record, and it is always tough for visitors playing in the thin Rocky Mountain air.
The 76ers were without Jimmy Butler (sprained right wrist), Wilson Chandler (strained hamstring) and Joel Embiid (load management).