The Denver Nuggets (40-28) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (25-25) at Wells Fargo Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Monday March 14, 2022
Denver Nuggets 53, Philadelphia 76ers 58 (Half)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 58, Nuggets 53. Denver quickly trimmed what was a 19-point Philly lead to single digits. The non-Embiid minutes really hurt the Sixers. He has 16 on 5-of-7 shooting. Harden is struggling with his shot again (2-of-7) but has 5 rebounds and 5 assists. – 8:45 PM
Halftime: Sixers 58, Nuggets 53. Denver quickly trimmed what was a 19-point Philly lead to single digits. The non-Embiid minutes really hurt the Sixers. He has 16 on 5-of-7 shooting. Harden is struggling with his shot again (2-of-7) but has 5 rebounds and 5 assists. – 8:45 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nikola Jokic with a spectacular no-look pass on the break to Jeff Green for a dunk, and Denver has predictably ripped off an 8-0 run in the final 1:56 with Embiid on the bench with three fouls to make it Philly 58-53 at halftime.
Embiid: 16-2-1
Jokic: 13-6-5 – 8:44 PM
Nikola Jokic with a spectacular no-look pass on the break to Jeff Green for a dunk, and Denver has predictably ripped off an 8-0 run in the final 1:56 with Embiid on the bench with three fouls to make it Philly 58-53 at halftime.
Embiid: 16-2-1
Jokic: 13-6-5 – 8:44 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Actually shocked the Sixers didn’t blow this thing wide open. Great effort by the Nuggets to weather the early storm. Sixers lead 58-53 at the half. Denver cut a 19-point deficit to get here. – 8:44 PM
Actually shocked the Sixers didn’t blow this thing wide open. Great effort by the Nuggets to weather the early storm. Sixers lead 58-53 at the half. Denver cut a 19-point deficit to get here. – 8:44 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Jokic out here passing better than 90% of NBA point guards. A baseball pass to Barton leads to a layup, a no-look to Green another and the Nuggets, down 19 at one point, have cut it to five at the half. – 8:43 PM
Jokic out here passing better than 90% of NBA point guards. A baseball pass to Barton leads to a layup, a no-look to Green another and the Nuggets, down 19 at one point, have cut it to five at the half. – 8:43 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
DeAndre Jordan struggles to do almost anything basketball related. – 8:43 PM
DeAndre Jordan struggles to do almost anything basketball related. – 8:43 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
I watched Jokic passes every night for a whole season and ones like that still make me go pic.twitter.com/gSM2a9fhPa – 8:43 PM
I watched Jokic passes every night for a whole season and ones like that still make me go pic.twitter.com/gSM2a9fhPa – 8:43 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Cannot stress how perfect that Joker lead pass was to Barton. Elway-esque. – 8:42 PM
Cannot stress how perfect that Joker lead pass was to Barton. Elway-esque. – 8:42 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Trae Young finished tonight’s first half with 21 points, seven assists, five rebounds and one steal. It’s his 13th half of the season with 20+ points and 5+ assists – the most in the NBA and seven more halves than the next closest player (James Harden, 6). – 8:38 PM
Trae Young finished tonight’s first half with 21 points, seven assists, five rebounds and one steal. It’s his 13th half of the season with 20+ points and 5+ assists – the most in the NBA and seven more halves than the next closest player (James Harden, 6). – 8:38 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
What official didn’t call that take foul by Aaron Gordon on Harden? Something to watch for future playoff games? – 8:38 PM
What official didn’t call that take foul by Aaron Gordon on Harden? Something to watch for future playoff games? – 8:38 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The Nuggets either have 43 points (as our press row box score says) or 45 points (as the in-arena scoreboards say). More on this investigation at 11. – 8:37 PM
The Nuggets either have 43 points (as our press row box score says) or 45 points (as the in-arena scoreboards say). More on this investigation at 11. – 8:37 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Three fouls on Embiid with 1:56 to play in the first half, the multiverse is off – 8:37 PM
Three fouls on Embiid with 1:56 to play in the first half, the multiverse is off – 8:37 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nikola Jokic draws a third foul on Joel Embiid with 1:56 to go in the first half on an and-one in the paint, and Philly leads 58-45. Embiid has 16-2-1 so far; Jokic has 12-4-1. – 8:37 PM
Nikola Jokic draws a third foul on Joel Embiid with 1:56 to go in the first half on an and-one in the paint, and Philly leads 58-45. Embiid has 16-2-1 so far; Jokic has 12-4-1. – 8:37 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Joel Embiid picks up his third foul with 1:56 left in the first half. Joker baited him. – 8:37 PM
Joel Embiid picks up his third foul with 1:56 left in the first half. Joker baited him. – 8:37 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Maxey may have the best floater in the league. Rarely misses. Rarely touches the net. – 8:33 PM
Maxey may have the best floater in the league. Rarely misses. Rarely touches the net. – 8:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
What I would give to have a defender like Matisse Thybulle…he’s incredible. – 8:29 PM
What I would give to have a defender like Matisse Thybulle…he’s incredible. – 8:29 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Matisse blocking Jokic was not on my @Philadelphia 76ers bingo card for tonight but hey we’ll take it – 8:28 PM
Matisse blocking Jokic was not on my @Philadelphia 76ers bingo card for tonight but hey we’ll take it – 8:28 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
About to have Jordan-Jokic minutes again. Have to do it with Embiid already playing 14, but… – 8:27 PM
About to have Jordan-Jokic minutes again. Have to do it with Embiid already playing 14, but… – 8:27 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Jordan and Jokic about to check in. Sixers role guys going ice cold during that last stretch was not ideal. – 8:26 PM
Jordan and Jokic about to check in. Sixers role guys going ice cold during that last stretch was not ideal. – 8:26 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There’s about to be an overlap with Embiid off and Jokić on the floor where Denver needs to go at least +7. – 8:24 PM
There’s about to be an overlap with Embiid off and Jokić on the floor where Denver needs to go at least +7. – 8:24 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
We’re five minutes into the second quarter, and the 76ers have scored four points on 1-for-9 shooting – all against a mostly bench unit for Denver. Should be about time for Nikola Jokic to check back in with the lead down to 11. – 8:24 PM
We’re five minutes into the second quarter, and the 76ers have scored four points on 1-for-9 shooting – all against a mostly bench unit for Denver. Should be about time for Nikola Jokic to check back in with the lead down to 11. – 8:24 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
These turnovers are ghastly. #Nuggets up to 9 of them in 17 minutes. Malone looks skyward. – 8:24 PM
These turnovers are ghastly. #Nuggets up to 9 of them in 17 minutes. Malone looks skyward. – 8:24 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Will Barton hits Denver’s first 3 four minutes into the second quarter. Denver’s within 11 despite a 1-9 start from 3 and eight turnovers. Embiid just picked up his second foul with 7 minutes to halftime. – 8:23 PM
Will Barton hits Denver’s first 3 four minutes into the second quarter. Denver’s within 11 despite a 1-9 start from 3 and eight turnovers. Embiid just picked up his second foul with 7 minutes to halftime. – 8:23 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
That was an incredible story on Bones Hyland that @McNuttMonica just shared. Always love having her on as sideline reporter for these national games. – 8:23 PM
That was an incredible story on Bones Hyland that @McNuttMonica just shared. Always love having her on as sideline reporter for these national games. – 8:23 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Bones has not been afraid of the moment this season. He’s played with confidence more often than not in the big games so far. – 8:21 PM
Bones has not been afraid of the moment this season. He’s played with confidence more often than not in the big games so far. – 8:21 PM
Bill Herenda @billherenda
Hubie Brown praising Michael Malone’s work ethic as a coach . . . paid his dues . . . remembers Malone as a player at Seton Hall Prep and of course, scion of Brendan Malone who was on Hubie’s staff with the #Knicks #NBA #Nuggets #MileHighBasketball – 8:18 PM
Hubie Brown praising Michael Malone’s work ethic as a coach . . . paid his dues . . . remembers Malone as a player at Seton Hall Prep and of course, scion of Brendan Malone who was on Hubie’s staff with the #Knicks #NBA #Nuggets #MileHighBasketball – 8:18 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Join us for Mental Health Awareness Night on Wednesday as we take on the Denver Nuggets!
#DCAboveAll | @MedStarHealth – 8:17 PM
Join us for Mental Health Awareness Night on Wednesday as we take on the Denver Nuggets!
#DCAboveAll | @MedStarHealth – 8:17 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #Nuggets first-quarter box pic.twitter.com/2FQ2qlKEbE – 8:16 PM
#Sixers vs. #Nuggets first-quarter box pic.twitter.com/2FQ2qlKEbE – 8:16 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
End of one quarter, Denver’s summary: pic.twitter.com/mleolx7XHf – 8:15 PM
End of one quarter, Denver’s summary: pic.twitter.com/mleolx7XHf – 8:15 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets end the first quarter with 7 TOs (Joker has 3). Thybulle’s already got 4 steals. Gonna need to be a lot cleaner to get back into this. – 8:14 PM
#Nuggets end the first quarter with 7 TOs (Joker has 3). Thybulle’s already got 4 steals. Gonna need to be a lot cleaner to get back into this. – 8:14 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The Sixers finished the first with Maxey, Green, Harris, Niang and Embiid. Some abnormal sub patterns with Doc trying to get Embiid out early and that…not going great. We haven’t seen Shake Milton yet. Isaiah Joe also played last night with Green still out. – 8:13 PM
The Sixers finished the first with Maxey, Green, Harris, Niang and Embiid. Some abnormal sub patterns with Doc trying to get Embiid out early and that…not going great. We haven’t seen Shake Milton yet. Isaiah Joe also played last night with Green still out. – 8:13 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Very strong first quarter by Matisse Thybulle after a rough night for him in Orlando: 9 points (4 for 4), 4 steals, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 block.
Sixers clearly a much better team when he’s doing good things in transition. Nice work by Thybulle on the offensive glass, too. – 8:13 PM
Very strong first quarter by Matisse Thybulle after a rough night for him in Orlando: 9 points (4 for 4), 4 steals, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 block.
Sixers clearly a much better team when he’s doing good things in transition. Nice work by Thybulle on the offensive glass, too. – 8:13 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers up 37-22 at the end of 1.
* Embiid has 12 on 4-6
* Harris with 7/2
* Thybulle with 9/2/2 with 4 steals.
Sixers are shooting 61% from the field and 5-9 from 3, and have just 1 turnover to Denver’s 7. – 8:13 PM
Sixers up 37-22 at the end of 1.
* Embiid has 12 on 4-6
* Harris with 7/2
* Thybulle with 9/2/2 with 4 steals.
Sixers are shooting 61% from the field and 5-9 from 3, and have just 1 turnover to Denver’s 7. – 8:13 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Disaster first quarter for Denver. Nuggets are 0-4 from 3-point range with seven turnovers and trail 37-22. 76ers are in complete control. – 8:13 PM
Disaster first quarter for Denver. Nuggets are 0-4 from 3-point range with seven turnovers and trail 37-22. 76ers are in complete control. – 8:13 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 37, Nuggets 22 at the end of the first. Embiid with 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting. Thybulle with 9 on 4-of-4 from the floor, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Sixers are shooting 61 percent overall and 5-of-9 from 3. They also have 10 points off 7 Nuggets turnovers. – 8:12 PM
Sixers 37, Nuggets 22 at the end of the first. Embiid with 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting. Thybulle with 9 on 4-of-4 from the floor, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Sixers are shooting 61 percent overall and 5-of-9 from 3. They also have 10 points off 7 Nuggets turnovers. – 8:12 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
7 turnovers and 0 threes in the first quarter. About as rough as an opening quarter as you could’ve imagined for Denver. – 8:12 PM
7 turnovers and 0 threes in the first quarter. About as rough as an opening quarter as you could’ve imagined for Denver. – 8:12 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Matisse Thybulle’s first quarter (10 min):
9 PTS / 4-4 fg / 4 STL (!) – 8:12 PM
Matisse Thybulle’s first quarter (10 min):
9 PTS / 4-4 fg / 4 STL (!) – 8:12 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Philly 37, Denver 22. Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field, but committed seven turnovers that became 10 Sixers points. Philly shot 61 percent, led by 12 points from Joel Embiid. – 8:11 PM
After 1: Philly 37, Denver 22. Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field, but committed seven turnovers that became 10 Sixers points. Philly shot 61 percent, led by 12 points from Joel Embiid. – 8:11 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Takes until there’s only 10 seconds left in the first Q for Embiid to get to the FT line. A win? – 8:11 PM
Takes until there’s only 10 seconds left in the first Q for Embiid to get to the FT line. A win? – 8:11 PM
Bill Herenda @billherenda
Hubie Brown on a back-to-back ! Gotta love it! #NBA #Nuggets #Sixers – 8:09 PM
Hubie Brown on a back-to-back ! Gotta love it! #NBA #Nuggets #Sixers – 8:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokić just hasn’t played well enough to start, but it isn’t lost on me that the Nuggets are 0/2 from 3 and are struggling to generate good looks. – 8:08 PM
Jokić just hasn’t played well enough to start, but it isn’t lost on me that the Nuggets are 0/2 from 3 and are struggling to generate good looks. – 8:08 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Not an analysis guy but Tobias Harris grab and go transition drives resulting in free throws are worth 12. – 8:08 PM
Not an analysis guy but Tobias Harris grab and go transition drives resulting in free throws are worth 12. – 8:08 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Now we get Joel Embiid vs. DeMarcus Cousins for the final couple minutes of the first quarter. Cousins is playing behind Jokic, and immediately hits a cutting JaMychal Green for a dunk on his first possession. – 8:08 PM
Now we get Joel Embiid vs. DeMarcus Cousins for the final couple minutes of the first quarter. Cousins is playing behind Jokic, and immediately hits a cutting JaMychal Green for a dunk on his first possession. – 8:08 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Morris, Bones and Jokic took advantage the second Embiid went out. Denver will have to do that all night, especially if the plan is to stagger Embiid into a ton of minutes against Denver’s bench. – 8:07 PM
Morris, Bones and Jokic took advantage the second Embiid went out. Denver will have to do that all night, especially if the plan is to stagger Embiid into a ton of minutes against Denver’s bench. – 8:07 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Nuggets @BizzyBones11 talks about what it means to be playing so close to home with friends and family in the audience pic.twitter.com/wO7qBawSy7 – 8:06 PM
Nuggets @BizzyBones11 talks about what it means to be playing so close to home with friends and family in the audience pic.twitter.com/wO7qBawSy7 – 8:06 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers are changing up their rotations a bit. Typically, Harden and Harris head to the bench first, but Rivers brought Jordan and Niang in for Harris and Embiid as his first subs tonight. – 8:05 PM
The Sixers are changing up their rotations a bit. Typically, Harden and Harris head to the bench first, but Rivers brought Jordan and Niang in for Harris and Embiid as his first subs tonight. – 8:05 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Nuggets going with the “El Toro!” matador defense. At least Morris put up a 3 to stop some of the bleeding. Gonna be a long climb back. – 8:05 PM
Nuggets going with the “El Toro!” matador defense. At least Morris put up a 3 to stop some of the bleeding. Gonna be a long climb back. – 8:05 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers saw DeAndre Jordan badly miss a layup and then give up an easy bucket to Nikola Jokic and very quickly calls timeout. – 8:04 PM
Doc Rivers saw DeAndre Jordan badly miss a layup and then give up an easy bucket to Nikola Jokic and very quickly calls timeout. – 8:04 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Rare cheer from Sixers fans for a visitor when Bones Hyland nails a jumper. He’s from Delaware. – 8:04 PM
Rare cheer from Sixers fans for a visitor when Bones Hyland nails a jumper. He’s from Delaware. – 8:04 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Embiid comes out EARLY. Gonna be some serious Embiid / Cousins minutes upcoming. – 8:04 PM
Embiid comes out EARLY. Gonna be some serious Embiid / Cousins minutes upcoming. – 8:04 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆…
where big men hit threes! pic.twitter.com/JkCFXKtprx – 8:03 PM
𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆…
where big men hit threes! pic.twitter.com/JkCFXKtprx – 8:03 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic trying to be Aaron Gordon as a mobile defender who can help to Harden at the arch and also recover to the paint to stop Embiid is… a choice Malone is making that I don’t get. Embiid is taking advantage, and making Jokic run sprints is not gonna help later either. – 8:01 PM
Jokic trying to be Aaron Gordon as a mobile defender who can help to Harden at the arch and also recover to the paint to stop Embiid is… a choice Malone is making that I don’t get. Embiid is taking advantage, and making Jokic run sprints is not gonna help later either. – 8:01 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Looks like Georges Niang is going to check in after this timeout. Cannot confirm if he had the three or four beers suggested by Doc Rivers after playing 36 minutes last night. – 8:01 PM
Looks like Georges Niang is going to check in after this timeout. Cannot confirm if he had the three or four beers suggested by Doc Rivers after playing 36 minutes last night. – 8:01 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Not sure why Denver burned an early timeout down only 14-10. Nuggets just took another now down 27-14 and are sloppy early. Already six turnovers. Nikola Jokic with three. – 8:01 PM
Not sure why Denver burned an early timeout down only 14-10. Nuggets just took another now down 27-14 and are sloppy early. Already six turnovers. Nikola Jokic with three. – 8:01 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets looked a bit shellshocked right now. Embiid’s second 3-pointer has the crowd in a frenzy. On top of that, all Philly’s third, fourth and fifth options (Maxey, Harris, Thybulle) are hitting. Philly already with seven more attempts than Denver, too.
Philly up 27-14. – 8:01 PM
#Nuggets looked a bit shellshocked right now. Embiid’s second 3-pointer has the crowd in a frenzy. On top of that, all Philly’s third, fourth and fifth options (Maxey, Harris, Thybulle) are hitting. Philly already with seven more attempts than Denver, too.
Philly up 27-14. – 8:01 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Quite the start from the @Philadelphia 76ers. In their first 7 minutes…
Embiid: 10 PTS / 4-6 fg / 2-2 3fg
Thybulle: 7 PTS / 2 AST / 3 STL (!)
Harris: 5 PTS / 2-2 fg – 8:01 PM
Quite the start from the @Philadelphia 76ers. In their first 7 minutes…
Embiid: 10 PTS / 4-6 fg / 2-2 3fg
Thybulle: 7 PTS / 2 AST / 3 STL (!)
Harris: 5 PTS / 2-2 fg – 8:01 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Jokic may want to stop passing the ball in Thybulle’s direction, is the early takeaway – 8:00 PM
Jokic may want to stop passing the ball in Thybulle’s direction, is the early takeaway – 8:00 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid was so fired up after that pull-up 3 that he didn’t even notice Harden was trying to point at him in celebration. Whole bench came out to the court as we head to a timeout. Embiid has 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting in just more than seven minutes. – 8:00 PM
Embiid was so fired up after that pull-up 3 that he didn’t even notice Harden was trying to point at him in celebration. Whole bench came out to the court as we head to a timeout. Embiid has 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting in just more than seven minutes. – 8:00 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic has to look to score. The Nuggets are just blowing their passing opportunities and the Sixers are playing him to pass. – 8:00 PM
Jokic has to look to score. The Nuggets are just blowing their passing opportunities and the Sixers are playing him to pass. – 8:00 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Very strong start for the Sixers, who have taken an early 27-14 lead over the Nuggets. Embiid leads the way with 10 after that latest 3, but they’ve gotten contributions up and down the starting lineup, with Thybulle (7) and Harris off to strong starts. – 7:59 PM
Very strong start for the Sixers, who have taken an early 27-14 lead over the Nuggets. Embiid leads the way with 10 after that latest 3, but they’ve gotten contributions up and down the starting lineup, with Thybulle (7) and Harris off to strong starts. – 7:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid makes his second 3 of the first quarter, is up to 10 points, and forces a timeout by Denver with Philly leading 27-14. As both teams went back to their benches, Embiid stared down the crowd as it chanted “MVP,” and James Harden celebrated with him. – 7:59 PM
Joel Embiid makes his second 3 of the first quarter, is up to 10 points, and forces a timeout by Denver with Philly leading 27-14. As both teams went back to their benches, Embiid stared down the crowd as it chanted “MVP,” and James Harden celebrated with him. – 7:59 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid just bellowed to the crowd and scrunched his nose as if he could smell something. Harden came up to him yelling and pointing. The building is buzzing. – 7:59 PM
Embiid just bellowed to the crowd and scrunched his nose as if he could smell something. Harden came up to him yelling and pointing. The building is buzzing. – 7:59 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Jokic running the baseline and trying to run Embiid off pin downs; Embiid chasing. Those are some big two guards. – 7:58 PM
Jokic running the baseline and trying to run Embiid off pin downs; Embiid chasing. Those are some big two guards. – 7:58 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Just clear out & let Joel Embiid & Nikola Jokic go to work the whole game. This should be a masterclass in post moves, footwork & skill. Big men have dominated from the beginning but it’s fun seeing them bring back the position & do things guys their size shouldn’t be able to do – 7:54 PM
Just clear out & let Joel Embiid & Nikola Jokic go to work the whole game. This should be a masterclass in post moves, footwork & skill. Big men have dominated from the beginning but it’s fun seeing them bring back the position & do things guys their size shouldn’t be able to do – 7:54 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
never underestimate @Matisse Thybulle‘s wingspan. pic.twitter.com/hqYXnzWUXL – 7:54 PM
never underestimate @Matisse Thybulle‘s wingspan. pic.twitter.com/hqYXnzWUXL – 7:54 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Five points for Embiid, four for Jokic in the first four minutes. – 7:53 PM
Five points for Embiid, four for Jokic in the first four minutes. – 7:53 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Philadelphia scores 14 points in the first four minutes and takes an early four-point lead, prompting a timeout from Michael Malone. Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris have five points apiece for Philadelphia. Nikola Jokic with four points and a block for Denver. – 7:53 PM
Philadelphia scores 14 points in the first four minutes and takes an early four-point lead, prompting a timeout from Michael Malone. Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris have five points apiece for Philadelphia. Nikola Jokic with four points and a block for Denver. – 7:53 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nuggets hedging screens when Harden is handling and he’s beat them with some beautiful bouncers to Thybulle off the roll. – 7:52 PM
Nuggets hedging screens when Harden is handling and he’s beat them with some beautiful bouncers to Thybulle off the roll. – 7:52 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Matisse Thybulle already way more involved in the Sixers’ offense than he’s been the past couple games. Dished to Harris for that corner 3, was in the right place at the right time for that swipe and dunk of the loose ball and just got a feed from Harden for a dunk. – 7:51 PM
Matisse Thybulle already way more involved in the Sixers’ offense than he’s been the past couple games. Dished to Harris for that corner 3, was in the right place at the right time for that swipe and dunk of the loose ball and just got a feed from Harden for a dunk. – 7:51 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Embiid is enormous. Like, Jokic is enormous, but Embiid is just enormouser. – 7:49 PM
Embiid is enormous. Like, Jokic is enormous, but Embiid is just enormouser. – 7:49 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
In a quick burst at both ends:
– Nikola Jokic recovers and blocks a Joel Embiid shot
– Embiid gets Jokic in air with a pump fake, then goes around him for a dunk
– Jokic posts up inside and hits a baby hook over Embiid
– Embiid hits a 3 at the other end
And, we’re off. – 7:49 PM
In a quick burst at both ends:
– Nikola Jokic recovers and blocks a Joel Embiid shot
– Embiid gets Jokic in air with a pump fake, then goes around him for a dunk
– Jokic posts up inside and hits a baby hook over Embiid
– Embiid hits a 3 at the other end
And, we’re off. – 7:49 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden just yelled to Embiid to get him going. Gave a smack on the butt. Embiid follows with a pump to get Jokic off his feet and then throws one down. – 7:47 PM
Harden just yelled to Embiid to get him going. Gave a smack on the butt. Embiid follows with a pump to get Jokic off his feet and then throws one down. – 7:47 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
First Sixers possession: Jokic block on Embiid.
Second Sixers possession: Embiid gets around Jokic for a dunk.
Game on. – 7:47 PM
First Sixers possession: Jokic block on Embiid.
Second Sixers possession: Embiid gets around Jokic for a dunk.
Game on. – 7:47 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
In Philadelphia for Jokic-Embiid, er, Nuggets-Sixers. Embiid is 4-1 in these head-to-head matchups, the last of which happened in 2019. Big showcase for two of the MVP frontrunners. – 7:46 PM
In Philadelphia for Jokic-Embiid, er, Nuggets-Sixers. Embiid is 4-1 in these head-to-head matchups, the last of which happened in 2019. Big showcase for two of the MVP frontrunners. – 7:46 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Oooooooh ESPN just used JaMychal Green’s headshot above Jeff Green’s name. I was too slow to grab a photo, but I’m sure someone out there did. – 7:46 PM
Oooooooh ESPN just used JaMychal Green’s headshot above Jeff Green’s name. I was too slow to grab a photo, but I’m sure someone out there did. – 7:46 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Moments from tip-off… LET’S DO THIS, NUGGETS NATION!
📺 ESPN, Altitude Sports pic.twitter.com/k5Z2PT7NL2 – 7:44 PM
Moments from tip-off… LET’S DO THIS, NUGGETS NATION!
📺 ESPN, Altitude Sports pic.twitter.com/k5Z2PT7NL2 – 7:44 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
It’s still wild that neither Embiid, who was a 1 seed as an MVP candidate last year, and Jokic, who won last yr’s MVP, weren’t playing on Christmas. Should’ve played each other on the holiday, tbqh – 7:43 PM
It’s still wild that neither Embiid, who was a 1 seed as an MVP candidate last year, and Jokic, who won last yr’s MVP, weren’t playing on Christmas. Should’ve played each other on the holiday, tbqh – 7:43 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic has got to knock down his 3s early tonight. He’s been in a bit of a 3-point slump lately but is taking them early, especially against rim protectors. – 7:39 PM
Jokic has got to knock down his 3s early tonight. He’s been in a bit of a 3-point slump lately but is taking them early, especially against rim protectors. – 7:39 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Do head-to-head results matter in close MVP races?
I looked at the 15 closest MVP races in modern NBA history to see.
Eventual MVPs went 22-22 against runner ups.
So when watching Embiid vs. Jokic, don’t worry about the MVP race. Just appreciate! 👇👇
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/jo… – 7:38 PM
Do head-to-head results matter in close MVP races?
I looked at the 15 closest MVP races in modern NBA history to see.
Eventual MVPs went 22-22 against runner ups.
So when watching Embiid vs. Jokic, don’t worry about the MVP race. Just appreciate! 👇👇
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/jo… – 7:38 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
You know we had to catch up with our guy Paul🥲 pic.twitter.com/J9wZwU8cuH – 7:36 PM
You know we had to catch up with our guy Paul🥲 pic.twitter.com/J9wZwU8cuH – 7:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Woj literally just froze on national television before giving an updated status for Michael Porter Jr. lmao – 7:19 PM
Woj literally just froze on national television before giving an updated status for Michael Porter Jr. lmao – 7:19 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Had a chance to catch up with Paul Millsap pre-game. Given his unique vantage point, I had to ask him who his MVP was. After a long pause and a wry smile, he went with Joel. – 7:17 PM
Had a chance to catch up with Paul Millsap pre-game. Given his unique vantage point, I had to ask him who his MVP was. After a long pause and a wry smile, he went with Joel. – 7:17 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
• @Matisse Thybulle
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid
• @Tyrese Maxey
• @James Harden
🏀@RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/EpOmJE47B5 – 7:01 PM
tonight’s starting five:
• @Matisse Thybulle
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid
• @Tyrese Maxey
• @James Harden
🏀@RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/EpOmJE47B5 – 7:01 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters tonight in Philly:
Monte Morris
Will Barton
Aaron Gordon
Jeff Green
Nikola Jokic – 7:00 PM
Nuggets starters tonight in Philly:
Monte Morris
Will Barton
Aaron Gordon
Jeff Green
Nikola Jokic – 7:00 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Danny Green is officially available for the Sixers after missing the last two games with a left middle finger laceration. – 7:00 PM
Danny Green is officially available for the Sixers after missing the last two games with a left middle finger laceration. – 7:00 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Good @Philadelphia 76ers news:
Danny Green is available tonight. 😁 – 7:00 PM
Good @Philadelphia 76ers news:
Danny Green is available tonight. 😁 – 7:00 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Sixers say Danny Green is available to play tonight against Denver. – 7:00 PM
Sixers say Danny Green is available to play tonight against Denver. – 7:00 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets-76ers Pregame Lounge
@Adam Mares, @BrendanVogt, @DLineCo and me
youtube.com/watch?v=GZ7orB… – 6:57 PM
Nuggets-76ers Pregame Lounge
@Adam Mares, @BrendanVogt, @DLineCo and me
youtube.com/watch?v=GZ7orB… – 6:57 PM
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
Breaking: DeMarcus Lawrence has agreed to a new 3-year deal with the #Cowboys, per source. $30M fully guaranteed for the superstar! 💰💰💰 – 6:45 PM
Breaking: DeMarcus Lawrence has agreed to a new 3-year deal with the #Cowboys, per source. $30M fully guaranteed for the superstar! 💰💰💰 – 6:45 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
The firefighters and first responders that saved @BizzyBones11 and his brother’s life from a house fire in 2019 come out to support him in tonight’s game. They also came to present him with his own custom Wilmington Fire Department jacket.
Such a special moment. pic.twitter.com/LfWEGqgPAF – 6:43 PM
The firefighters and first responders that saved @BizzyBones11 and his brother’s life from a house fire in 2019 come out to support him in tonight’s game. They also came to present him with his own custom Wilmington Fire Department jacket.
Such a special moment. pic.twitter.com/LfWEGqgPAF – 6:43 PM
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
DeMarcus Lawrence has just become the first defensive end in NFL history to have 7 straight seasons of his contract fully guaranteed.
He’s agreed to a new 3-year deal with $30 million fully guaranteed and is staying in Dallas, per source. #Cowboys – 6:42 PM
DeMarcus Lawrence has just become the first defensive end in NFL history to have 7 straight seasons of his contract fully guaranteed.
He’s agreed to a new 3-year deal with $30 million fully guaranteed and is staying in Dallas, per source. #Cowboys – 6:42 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Danny Green is out here warming up with a heavily wrapped finger to protect that cut. He is officially listed as probable to play tonight vs. Denver. – 6:40 PM
Danny Green is out here warming up with a heavily wrapped finger to protect that cut. He is officially listed as probable to play tonight vs. Denver. – 6:40 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
In case you missed it, I discussed Denver’s place in the standings and where they (and the rest of the West) are most likely to be in the seedings come playoff time.
https://t.co/BbpHewDP28 pic.twitter.com/JP3XGDObWL – 6:37 PM
In case you missed it, I discussed Denver’s place in the standings and where they (and the rest of the West) are most likely to be in the seedings come playoff time.
https://t.co/BbpHewDP28 pic.twitter.com/JP3XGDObWL – 6:37 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon is available for Denver tonight. Zeke Nnaji is out. – 6:30 PM
Aaron Gordon is available for Denver tonight. Zeke Nnaji is out. – 6:30 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Injury Update:
Aaron Gordon is AVAILABLE tonight.
Zeke Nnaji is OUT tonight. – 6:28 PM
Injury Update:
Aaron Gordon is AVAILABLE tonight.
Zeke Nnaji is OUT tonight. – 6:28 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Eagles center Jason Kelce on being told he’d love Philadelphia right from the time he was drafted here: pic.twitter.com/uktbR279sN – 6:18 PM
#Eagles center Jason Kelce on being told he’d love Philadelphia right from the time he was drafted here: pic.twitter.com/uktbR279sN – 6:18 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: 8 in the West on DEN, HOU, MIN, OKC, PHX, SAC, POR with @Danny Leroux Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm/join – 6:16 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime: 8 in the West on DEN, HOU, MIN, OKC, PHX, SAC, POR with @Danny Leroux Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm/join – 6:16 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Jason Kelce – who is singing the national anthem at the @Philadelphia 76ers game tonight – on his love for Philadelphia:
“I definitely feel like I have a close relationship with this city. I’ve been here a long time, I want to be here for my whole career.” – 6:14 PM
Jason Kelce – who is singing the national anthem at the @Philadelphia 76ers game tonight – on his love for Philadelphia:
“I definitely feel like I have a close relationship with this city. I’ve been here a long time, I want to be here for my whole career.” – 6:14 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bones Hyland could have at least 100 family, friends and fans at Wells Fargo Center for Nuggets-76ers tonight, I’m told. Wilmington is a 30-minutes drive from Philadelphia. – 6:09 PM
Bones Hyland could have at least 100 family, friends and fans at Wells Fargo Center for Nuggets-76ers tonight, I’m told. Wilmington is a 30-minutes drive from Philadelphia. – 6:09 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Malone, asked about the #Nuggets practice habits.
“Practice?”
“… Sorry, I had to do that.” pic.twitter.com/PZTxTr7uIu – 6:07 PM
Malone, asked about the #Nuggets practice habits.
“Practice?”
“… Sorry, I had to do that.” pic.twitter.com/PZTxTr7uIu – 6:07 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Interesting note from Doc’s pregame tonight: He mentioned a desire to see Harden be more of a scorer than a facilitator. Says the point guard play will come naturally, but wants to see Harden be more aggressive. – 6:05 PM
Interesting note from Doc’s pregame tonight: He mentioned a desire to see Harden be more of a scorer than a facilitator. Says the point guard play will come naturally, but wants to see Harden be more aggressive. – 6:05 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Malone: “Bones will have a lot of people in the house tonight.”
Called his year so far a “helluva” season. – 6:05 PM
Malone: “Bones will have a lot of people in the house tonight.”
Called his year so far a “helluva” season. – 6:05 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Nuggets coach Michael Malone: ‘Our biggest challenge is defending them without fouling.’ #Sixers – 6:03 PM
#Nuggets coach Michael Malone: ‘Our biggest challenge is defending them without fouling.’ #Sixers – 6:03 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Nuggets coach Michael Malone on tonight’s Nikola Jokic/#Sixers Joel Embiid matchup: pic.twitter.com/m2WiphvObJ – 6:02 PM
#Nuggets coach Michael Malone on tonight’s Nikola Jokic/#Sixers Joel Embiid matchup: pic.twitter.com/m2WiphvObJ – 6:02 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
You could say Coach isn’t the biggest fan of cameras😂😭 pic.twitter.com/yUqCH1JcxC – 5:57 PM
You could say Coach isn’t the biggest fan of cameras😂😭 pic.twitter.com/yUqCH1JcxC – 5:57 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers wants James Harden to look for his offense more and be less of a point guard: pic.twitter.com/mrmw0Xgk9U – 5:51 PM
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers wants James Harden to look for his offense more and be less of a point guard: pic.twitter.com/mrmw0Xgk9U – 5:51 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Since the All Star Break, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks ninth in the NBA in scoring, and fourth in field goal percentage among the nine players averaging 30+ points in that span (Tatum, Morant, Irving, Durant, James, Embiid, Doncic, and Antetokounmpo). – 5:40 PM
Since the All Star Break, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks ninth in the NBA in scoring, and fourth in field goal percentage among the nine players averaging 30+ points in that span (Tatum, Morant, Irving, Durant, James, Embiid, Doncic, and Antetokounmpo). – 5:40 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
The Joker is getting ready for work #Sixers pic.twitter.com/ywmr4cBxDr – 5:38 PM
The Joker is getting ready for work #Sixers pic.twitter.com/ywmr4cBxDr – 5:38 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
💯 KG’s jersey retirement in Boston
💯 The Nets’ blowout win over the 76ers last week
💯 The Bucks’ loss to the Warriors
#RealOnes with @Logan Murdock and @Bell19Raja: open.spotify.com/episode/2vss1H… – 5:22 PM
💯 KG’s jersey retirement in Boston
💯 The Nets’ blowout win over the 76ers last week
💯 The Bucks’ loss to the Warriors
#RealOnes with @Logan Murdock and @Bell19Raja: open.spotify.com/episode/2vss1H… – 5:22 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
New Dolphins backup QB Teddy Bridgewater started 14 games for Denver last season, went 7-7 and finished with 18 touchdown, 7 interceptions and 3052 yards passing and a 94.9 rating. He has a 90.7 career passer rating. – 5:03 PM
New Dolphins backup QB Teddy Bridgewater started 14 games for Denver last season, went 7-7 and finished with 18 touchdown, 7 interceptions and 3052 yards passing and a 94.9 rating. He has a 90.7 career passer rating. – 5:03 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Eagles center Jason Kelce will sing the national anthem at tonight’s #Sixers vs. #DenverNuggets game. pic.twitter.com/hVsirbUn3O – 4:59 PM
#Eagles center Jason Kelce will sing the national anthem at tonight’s #Sixers vs. #DenverNuggets game. pic.twitter.com/hVsirbUn3O – 4:59 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The last time Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid went head-to-head was Dec. 10, 2019.
Jokic at that point:
– 1 All-Star appearance
– 1 All-NBA First Team selection
– Averaged 19.9 ppg
– Had played in two playoff series
– Was playing himself into shape to open the season – 4:52 PM
The last time Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid went head-to-head was Dec. 10, 2019.
Jokic at that point:
– 1 All-Star appearance
– 1 All-NBA First Team selection
– Averaged 19.9 ppg
– Had played in two playoff series
– Was playing himself into shape to open the season – 4:52 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
You. Me. @SportsRadioWIP. 6 o’clock.
@BobWankelCB at 8 o’clock
@KevinCooney at 9 o’clock
Reddick comes home,Watson next?
Harper pressing Phillies
The battle for MVP
Will the real James Harden please stand up
Be there! – 4:49 PM
You. Me. @SportsRadioWIP. 6 o’clock.
@BobWankelCB at 8 o’clock
@KevinCooney at 9 o’clock
Reddick comes home,Watson next?
Harper pressing Phillies
The battle for MVP
Will the real James Harden please stand up
Be there! – 4:49 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
WFC a little less than 3 1/2 hours prior to the #Sixers-#Nuggets game pic.twitter.com/oarhMziOo8 – 4:19 PM
WFC a little less than 3 1/2 hours prior to the #Sixers-#Nuggets game pic.twitter.com/oarhMziOo8 – 4:19 PM
Krishna Narsu @knarsu3
Don’t really care for the Jokic-Embiid debates. They’re both awesome and have been 2 of the 3 best players this year. We should definitely just enjoy both. And uh, hopefully I won’t have to mute their names during the game today. – 4:19 PM
Don’t really care for the Jokic-Embiid debates. They’re both awesome and have been 2 of the 3 best players this year. We should definitely just enjoy both. And uh, hopefully I won’t have to mute their names during the game today. – 4:19 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
In Philadelphia for tonight’s MVP showdown between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. An underrated part of this game: it’s the first time the two of them have played against one another since Dec. 10, 2019 — 825 days ago (and pre-pandemic). Very excited to see them go head-to-head. – 4:17 PM
In Philadelphia for tonight’s MVP showdown between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. An underrated part of this game: it’s the first time the two of them have played against one another since Dec. 10, 2019 — 825 days ago (and pre-pandemic). Very excited to see them go head-to-head. – 4:17 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets are starting their final true road trip of the season tonight in Philadelphia.
I wrote words for @Colorado_Play on Denver’s upcoming three-game road trip:
playcolorado.com/denver-nuggets… – 4:09 PM
The Nuggets are starting their final true road trip of the season tonight in Philadelphia.
I wrote words for @Colorado_Play on Denver’s upcoming three-game road trip:
playcolorado.com/denver-nuggets… – 4:09 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Yeah, yeah, everyone’s hyped about Jokic-Embiid, but did you forget about the Paul Millsap revenge game? pic.twitter.com/1zxhvNi0yp – 3:50 PM
Yeah, yeah, everyone’s hyped about Jokic-Embiid, but did you forget about the Paul Millsap revenge game? pic.twitter.com/1zxhvNi0yp – 3:50 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Mood as we are finally getting Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid tonight. pic.twitter.com/s89ITrbUEP – 3:37 PM
Mood as we are finally getting Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid tonight. pic.twitter.com/s89ITrbUEP – 3:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I wonder how often Philly doubles Jokić and Denver doubles Embiid tonight. I can’t imagine it will be often unless there’s foul trouble for either guy.
I’d also put the over on pick n pop jumpers for Jokić. – 2:50 PM
I wonder how often Philly doubles Jokić and Denver doubles Embiid tonight. I can’t imagine it will be often unless there’s foul trouble for either guy.
I’d also put the over on pick n pop jumpers for Jokić. – 2:50 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Injury report for Nuggets-76ers: Aaron Gordon (foot soreness) and Zeke Nnaji (knee soreness) are questionable. Danny Green is probable. – 2:32 PM
Injury report for Nuggets-76ers: Aaron Gordon (foot soreness) and Zeke Nnaji (knee soreness) are questionable. Danny Green is probable. – 2:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Sixers are at full strength ahead of their marquee matchup against the Denver Nuggets inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:13 PM
The Sixers are at full strength ahead of their marquee matchup against the Denver Nuggets inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 2:13 PM