PHILADELPHIA–Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic are considered the two best big men in the NBA and they are also considered the two top candidates for the MVP award for the 2021-22 season.
So, when the two titans clash, they have the eyes and the attention of the NBA.
Embiid and Jokic put on a battle on Monday as the Nuggets pulled out a 114-110 win over the Sixers in Philadelphia. Embiid had 34 points on 11-for-20 shooting, nine rebounds, and four assists while Jokic put up 22 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists.
After the game was over, Embiid discussed his big performance against the reigning league MVP despite the Sixers taking a loss at home.