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Denver tops short-handed 76ers hit with virus, injuries

Denver tops short-handed 76ers hit with virus, injuries
Posted at 10:06 PM, Jan 09, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-10 00:06:44-05

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 12 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets past the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 115-103.

The Sixers played without All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid and had the minimum eight players active as the team faced injuries and COVID-19 concerns.

Sixers guard Seth Curry learned of a positive COVID-19 test while the team played Thursday in Brooklyn.

That forced the team to spend an extra day in New York for additional testing and contact tracing.

The Sixers only used seven players. Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points for the Sixers.