Nuggets Podcast: Nikola Jokic puts final nail in Embiid debate, Russell Westbrook thrives and Aaron Gordon returns
In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver’s annihilation of Philadelphia. Among the topics discussed: Is the Joel Embiid-Nikola Jokic debate officially over?
Nikola Jokic on Joel Embiid’s absences in Denver: “People are making it a bigger story than it is”
After Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ annual road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season on Tuesday, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dismissed questions about his counterpart’s absences.
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Could 76ers' Joel Embiid be dodging showdown with obviously superior Nikola Jokic? Commentary
An injury indeed will impede Embiid from playing in Denver for the fifth consecutive time and the seventh in nine seasons, but the Philadelphia 76ers will proceed Tuesday night although
With or without Joel Embiid, 76ers will trudge on, even if it costs them in the draft
There will be no Process 2.0 here, a half-season tank to ensure Philly retains its '25 first-round pick and lives to fight another season.
Kings suffer disheartening road loss to Philadelphia 76ers after building second-half lead
Sacramento lost, 117-104, at the Wells Fargo Center, against a 76ers team missing former MVP Joel Embiid and All-Star Paul George, and that was also playing on the back end of a back-to-back.
76ers’ Joel Embiid will miss 5th consecutive road game at Denver Nuggets
Swelling in Joel Embiid’s knee will cause him to miss the 76ers’ road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season next Tuesday.
Nikola Jokic records his 19th triple-double of the season, Nuggets cruise to 144-109 win over 76ers
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, Aaron Gordon was nearly perfect from the floor and the Denver Nuggets beat Philadelphia 144-109, extend
Porous defense dooms Sixers in 144-109 loss at Denver Nuggets, their seventh consecutive defeat
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded his 19th triple-double of the season with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28.
Nikola Jokic on Joel Embiid's absence against Denver: I think that people are making it a bigger story than it is
After Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ annual road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season on Tuesday, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dismissed questions about his counterpart’s absences. “I
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Instant observations: Eric Gordon has become the player the Sixers needed
With their hard-earned victory on Wednesday, a 117-104 triumph over the Sacramento Kings, the Sixers are suddenly winners of four straight games and will likely finish the night tied for a Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference.
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Sixers keep Kings at arm's length to win fourth straight game
The Sixers led by six early in the second half before the Kings surged ahead 80-68 near the midpoint of the third quarter. The hosts still trailed by double figures with under 4 1/2 minutes left in the period, but they closed on a 16-4 run, taking the lead on Reggie Jackson's 3-pointer in the final 30 seconds.
76ers pull away after Lakers' Anthony Davis (abdomen) exits
Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers used a dominant second quarter to power a 118-104 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to three games.