The 76ers are just 19-27 on the season, sitting outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Missing Paul George and Joel Embiid for Friday's matchup against the Nuggets was expected to give Denver a huge advantage, but the 76ers have held tight.

Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook left Denver's 137-134 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night because of left hamstring tightness and did not return. Westbrook, who had 4 points, 7 assists and 6 turnovers in 25 minutes,

Westbrook led the Nuggets in rebounding with 14 boards on a night where Nikola Jokic got into foul trouble during the first half. It's also worth noting the veteran guard was able to hold onto his spot in Denver's starting lineup in favor of Christian Braun,