The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Denver Nuggets with a 126-121 win. Joel Embiid scored 41 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and made 10 assists, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 27 points, 6 three-pointers, and 7 assists. The game saw intense back-and-forth action, with the Sixers leading 76-71 late in the first half. Embiid's performance was particularly notable, as he outperformed Nikola Jokic in the battle of MVP bigs. The Nuggets struggled on the road, and the Sixers capitalized on their home advantage, with a 4-2 record against the Nuggets in Philly all-time. The closing line favored the Sixers at -2.5, indicating high expectations for the team's performance. Denver's ability to sustain defense and execute strategic plays was evident, but the Sixers ultimately secured the win, showcasing their depth and balance as a team.
Embiid was awesome last night, he'll win MVP if he plays enough games. BUT https://t.co/cfc7xHjqGV Let us not lie about how he has spoken. https://t.co/wMKedMg9tK
2023-2024 NBA Rebounds Per Game Leaders: 12.7 - Domantas Sabonis 12.3 - Rudy Gobert 12.2 - Anthony Davis 11.9 - Nikola JokiΔ 11.6 - Joel Embiid All Leaders: https://t.co/IR78tGqpN9 https://t.co/4N2Hxxv2Vc
Joel Embiid outperformed Nikola Jokic in the battle of MVP bigs as the Sixers picked up a big win at home. #BrotherlyLove https://t.co/Y6bNWu2pIk
Some NBA stats from yesterday's games: Joel Embiid 41 points Paul George 38 points Nikola Jokic 19 rebounds Devin Booker 11 assists Domantas Sabonis 11 assists Grayson Allen 9 three-pointers made
Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic put on a show in the Sixers' 126-121 win over the Nuggets on Tuesday. Embiid: β½οΈ41 PTS β½οΈ7 REB β½οΈ10 AST Joker: β½οΈ25 PTS β½οΈ19 REB β½οΈ3 AST https://t.co/jzG42G7AJQ
Joel Embiid got the better of Nikola Jokic in an MVP showdown. Even if Embiid believes heβs better, he would never proclaim it publicly, because no matter what he says, Jokic will always have what Embiid wants, what he needs for the validation he desires. https://t.co/4zFYoIN9WJ
βI just told him heβs the best player in the league.β Embiid with high praise for the Joker π€ https://t.co/DCSOvuqbwU
Hey, Philly: At least you still have Embiid. Back-to-back 41s, tonight in a win over Joker. And at least you DON'T have Harden any more. You'll go farther without him.
Joel Embiid since checking back in: 3-for-3 from the field. 8 points overall. And Philly has outscored Denver 10-2. Sixers lead 121-113 with 4:53 to go. It's now a 16-2 run for Philly to answer the 15-2 run for Denver to end the third quarter.
Denver tapped the Jamal Murray/Nikola Jokic pick and roll button. First time down the Sixers don't execute the coverage, Murray gets a pullup. Next time down, the Sixers switch, it's PatBev vs. Jokic with Murray one pass away. https://t.co/GBRwaQmiSM
Nuggets are 24-5 when leading after 3, Sixers are 1-10 this season when trailing after 3. That said, this game is unique in a lot of ways.
Denver just makes you sustain defense. KCP and Jokic screen for Murray, Sixers switch everything and Batum kicks Maxey out of the Jokic matchup. So they go right into Jokic screening for Murray, Batum was trying to deny, layup. https://t.co/wrmIrWgXFQ
Good back and forth between Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey here. Go in the post, Denver looking to double, Maxey holds and they go back and forth. https://t.co/KdamxKrh7J
Embiid and Maxey 15-of-24 from the field.
Look how quick Denver can flip things on you. Embiid with a nice seal, Jackson sees it. 19 on the clock and KCP is screening for Jokic. Maxey shows, KCP already at 3PT line. Oubre stunts, MPJ now open for 3. https://t.co/e3MWkDLAwb
Back-to-back alley-oops on the break for the 76ers causes Michael Malone to call timeout and Tyrese Maxey to do a lap around the court in celebration. Not a lot of defense on either side, but an awesome game thus far. Sixers lead 76-71 late in the first half.
Maxey/Embiid empty side pick and roll, Denver in a drop and Embiid pops. Kick to Embiid, Jokic containing the drive, double coming, Joel Embiid did not care. https://t.co/TtuPslygOA
You got excited for Embiid vs. Jokic and welcome to double teams on Embiid and Tobias Harris guarding Jokic.
Sixers -2.5 is the closing line (or close to it with 15 to go). I bet Sixers -1. This is a monster game for Philly and they're great at home. Sixers are 4-2 with Embiid vs. Nuggets in Philly all-time.
Philly has been great against the spread at home recently. π They're currently 1.5 point favorites tonight against Jokic and the Nuggets. π https://t.co/QQdkhWSvon
π MONDAY'S FINAL SCORES π Joel Embiid puts on a show in his return to give the @sixers the #MLKDay win over the Rockets! Tyrese Maxey: 27 PTS, 6 3PM https://t.co/YqT5obHpGo
With the Sixers on a back to back, I make Philly -1.5 vs. Denver tomorrow .
Joel Embiid (41 PTS, 10 REB) and Tyrese Maxey (27 PTS, 6 3PM, 7 AST) put on a show to lead the @Sixers to victory at home! https://t.co/fsemsC0f8R
I would also bet Embiid plays, dominates, and wins tomorrow vs. the Nuggets. Denver's not good on the road. They'll miss Tucker on Jokic but this Sixers team is deeper and more balanced than last year.