Denver Nuggets Vs Philadelphia 76ers < 2K >
The Nuggets swept the two-game regular season series in 2025–26, winning both a nail-biting overtime thriller and a dominant home blowout. Key Narrative Jan 5, 2026 Xfinity Mobile Arena 125–124 (OT) Denver won without Jokić and Murray. Mar 17, 2026 Ball Arena Denver A 28-point rout where the Sixers struggled to score. The "Legend of the Seven" (January 5, 2026)
The return match in Denver was far less competitive. The Nuggets jumped to a 16-point first-quarter lead and never trailed, eventually winning by 28. Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers
: Christian Braun led Denver with 22 points, while Jokić orchestrated the offense with 14 assists in just 25 minutes. The Nuggets swept the two-game regular season series
: Point guard Jalen Pickett scored a career-high 29 points, hitting 7-of-11 from three-point range. The "Legend of the Seven" (January 5, 2026)
: Bruce Brown secured the win with a goaltended layup in the final seconds of overtime. Denver’s Defensive Masterclass (March 17, 2026)
: Joel Embiid posted 26 points, but Denver’s Zeke Nnaji matched his career-high with 21 points and 8 rebounds to neutralize the Sixers' frontcourt advantage.