The Philadelphia 76ers suffered an unexpected loss at home on Tuesday night, falling to the Denver Nuggets despite the Nuggets playing without several key players. The Sixers, returning from a five-game road trip, aimed to maintain the positive momentum they established during that stretch.

While the Sixers initially stumbled, dropping the first two games of the road trip, they rebounded strongly, securing three consecutive victories in a convincing manner. The team hoped to carry that winning streak back to Philadelphia and continue their upward trajectory. However, the Nuggets, missing multiple starters, proved to be a formidable opponent.

Details regarding the specific score and individual player performances will be available in a separate player grades report. The loss marks a setback for the Sixers as they navigate the remainder of their schedule and look to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference standings. The team will look to bounce back in their next game and regain their winning form after this surprising defeat at home.