Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Denver Nuggets in the “City of Brotherly Love” with a score of 126-121.
With the score at 111:105 in favor of the Denver Nuggets, the home team orchestrated an incredible 18:2 run, paving the way to win. Despite Nikola Jokic and his team narrowing the deficit to just four points with 26 seconds left, they lacked the strength for a final push, resulting in their 14th loss of the season.
Joel Embiid delivered an impressive performance, scoring 41 points with 10 assists and seven rebounds, shooting 13 for 22 from the field. Tyrese Maxey contributed 25 points with nine assists. On the other side, Nikola Jokic had a strong showing with 25 points, 19 rebounds, and three assists, accompanied by Michael Porter Junior’s 20 points.
The Denver Nuggets now boast a record of 28-14, securing the third position in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers hold the third spot in the Eastern Conference with a 26-13 record.