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Despite an incredible night from Patrick Beverley, the Sixers couldn't manufacture enough offense with their two best players out in a 125-119 defeat.

Some hot shooting from the Sixers' bench wasn't enough, as the team lost the first three quarters of the game en route to a 112-101 defeat.

Ask any player on the roster, the answer will likely be the same. The ball is flying around on offense. They're playing a team game. And the players are really happy about it.

The regular-season wins get old when the season ends at the exact same time every year, but that doesn't mean there aren't some subplots for those religious fans who will glue their eyes to their screens for all 82 games to be intrigued by.

Nurse has barely had a cup of coffee in Philadelphia. But, he's already captured the respect and attention of the Sixers' two free-agent signings.

The Sixers added their second free agent of the summer on Wednesday, signing Westtown School product Mo Bamba to a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum.

The Sixers host the Magic on Monday night in preseason action.