Sixers pay tribute to Moses Malone

The 76ers paid tribute to the late Moses Malone, a three-time NBA MVP and one of basketball’s most ferocious rebounders, with a sculpture and a jersey retirement ceremony.

The Sixers unveiled the sculpture Friday morning at their practice facility. They retired Malone’s No. 2 jersey during halftime of Friday’s 117-110 win over the Nuggets.

Malone was a 13-time All-Star, Hall of Fame inductee and a member of the 50 Greatest Players in NBAhistory. In 1983, he helped the 76ers roll through the playoffs and sweep the Lakers — the last time they won a championship. He returned to the 76ers for the 1993-1994 season.

Andre Drummond had 29 points and 20 rebounds, and the Pistons beat the visiting Knicks 120-103. It was the Knicks’ 15th straight loss. ... Bobby Portis scored 30 points in his Wizards debut, Bradley Beal added 25 points and 12 assists, and the host Wizards beat the Cavaliers 119-106. In his first game back after foot surgery forced him to miss 50 games, Cavs F Kevin Love played the first six minutes, scoring four points. He didn’t return.

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