The Philadelphia 76ers had a tough day on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets, having to play with only seven players due to a variety of injuries, as well as many players entering the league’s health and safety protocols. The result was predictable, as they held the lead for a brief period, but lost by up to 22 and lost by 12.
There were some good points in the game, however, when Tyrese Maxey joined Allen Iverson in the franchise’s newbie record book and veteran Dwight Howard also made some history.
Howard had 11 points and 11 rebounds in the game and in the process, he passed the great Hakeem Olajuwon for 13th place in the league’s all-time rebound list. Howard now has 13,749 rebounds in his career and is just 20 to tie with Wes Unseld in 12th on the list.
Howard adapted a career in the Hall of Fame and continues to grow. Your presence in this young team of Sixers, especially in your current situation, is critical to your success as a group and to the development of young people.