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Nuggets 137-134 76ers (Jan 31, 2025) Game Recap
PHILADELPHIA — — Nikola Jokic made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 39 seconds left, Jamal Murray had 31 points and 11 assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame Tyrese Maxey‘s 42 points to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 137-134 on Friday night.
Jokic finished with 28 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, just missing what would have been his NBA-leading 22nd triple-double.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 24 points and Julian Strawther had 18 off the bench as Denver ended a three-game losing streak.
Maxey also had nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to extend the 76ers’ four-game winning streak. Guerschon Yabusele set a career high with 28 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 27.
Nuggets: Russell Westbrook left the game with a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter when he was stripped by Ricky Council IV. Coach Michael Malone called time and Westbrook limped off, heading straight to the Nuggets’ locker room. He did not return.
76ers: Maxey had his 13th straight game of 28 or more points and fourth straight 30-point outing.
Jokic had 13 points in the fourth quarter and Maxey 12. He tied it for the final time at 130 before Jokic’s 3-pointer.
The Nuggets, who lead the NBA in field goal percentage at 50.3, shot 65.9% (54 for 82) from the field. Six players were in double figures, with Strawther and Christian Braun (15 points) leading a 39-17 edge in bench scoring.
The 76ers continue a six-game homestand against Boston on Sunday. The Nuggets finish a five-game trip in Charlotte on Saturday.
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What a thrilling game between the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers last night! The Nuggets came out on top with a narrow 137-134 victory in a high-scoring affair.
Both teams were firing on all cylinders offensively, with multiple players putting up impressive numbers. The Nuggets were led by their dynamic duo of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, who combined for 63 points. Murray was particularly hot from beyond the arc, knocking down seven three-pointers on his way to a team-high 35 points. Jokic, as usual, stuffed the stat sheet with a triple-double, recording 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists.
The 76ers, meanwhile, were led by their All-Star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Embiid dominated in the paint, scoring 40 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, while Simmons controlled the game with his playmaking, dishing out 14 assists to go along with his 23 points.
The game went back and forth throughout, with both teams trading big shots in the final minutes. In the end, it was the Nuggets who made the plays when it mattered most, securing the win in a thrilling finish.
This victory moves the Nuggets to a 33-15 record, solidifying their position near the top of the Western Conference standings. The 76ers, on the other hand, fall to 28-20 but remain in the playoff picture in the competitive Eastern Conference.
Overall, it was a highly entertaining game that showcased the talent and competitiveness of both teams. Fans of both the Nuggets and the 76ers can be proud of their teams’ performances in what was truly a game to remember.
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