76ers Fall to Nuggets in Thriller Despite Tyrese Maxey's Career Night

Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey scored 42 points, but Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets edged out a 137-134 victory in a high-scoring game marked by defensive struggles.

Tyrese Maxey delivered an electrifying 42-point performance, showcasing improved shooting and creativity, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for the 76ers.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with his versatile playmaking and scoring, including key late-game contributions to seal the victory.
Guerschon Yabusele set a career-high with 28 points for the 76ers, demonstrating his value as a perimeter shooter and offensive floor-spacer.
Both teams struggled defensively, with the game resembling a shootout as neither side could maintain consistent stops on the court.
The 76ers, playing without Joel Embiid and Paul George, saw their four-game winning streak snapped, while the Nuggets ended their three-game losing streak.