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NBA: Philadelphia 112, Sacramento 85

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Published: Jan. 10, 2012 at 9:46 PM

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Elton Brand provided 21 points for Philadelphia Monday, sparking the 76ers to their sixth straight win in a 112-85 decision over Sacramento.

Brand hauled down 10 rebounds. Jrue Holiday added 17 points, eight assists, six rebounds and four steals for the red-hot Sixers, who have compiled their first six-game winning streak since 2009.

Evan Turner contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the winners.

The Kings, who could manage only 4-of-19 from beyond the arc, were led by DeMarcus Cousins with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Sacramento fell for the fourth time in five games.

Topics: Elton Brand, Evan Turner, DeMarcus Cousins
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