Locked On Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers fought hard but fell to the Denver Nuggets 137-134 despite a game high 42 points by Tyrese Maxey the knight marked the 13th consecutive game where the Sixers guard scored at least 28 points for Philly. The game was close throughout with neither team being able to take a double-digit lead but when push came to shove The Sixers lost their focus. Down three, with :11 left in the game head coach Nick Nurse called an inbounds play that looked to be designed to get only two points. That's exactly what the Sixers got on a Kelly Oubre layup. Then on the ensuing inbounds play the Nuggets got the ball to Jamal Murray who was Immediately fouled with three seconds left in the game. With Denver in the bonus, Murry went to the line and hit both free throws to put Denver back up by three points. The Sixers were only Able to muster a desperation three by Guerschon Yabusele as time expired. The final play was not a reflection of Guerschon's night as he netted a career-high 28 points. Kelly oubre also ch