Updated January 10th, 2021 at 13:51 IST
'The concern is not covid now, the concern is injurier' says Doc Rivers
The shorthanded Sixers, who fell to 7-3, were deemed able to play despite concerns from coach Doc Rivers about a depleted lineup after stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons debuted on the injured list 90 minutes before tip-off.
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The NBA-leading Philadelphia 76ers, fielding only a minimum eight-man roster because of COVID-19 safety protocols and injuries, lost 115-103 to the visiting Denver Nuggets on Saturday (Jan 9). The shorthanded Sixers, who fell to 7-3, were deemed able to play despite concerns from coach Doc Rivers about a depleted lineup after stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons debuted on the injured list 90 minutes before tip-off.
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Published January 10th, 2021 at 13:51 IST