The Denver Nuggets (32-15) secured a hard-fought 111-105 victory against the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers (29-15), led by a dominant performance from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon.
Despite the absence of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris, the Nuggets faced a resilient Sixers team.
Jokic contributed 26 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists, Jamal Murray added 23 points, Porter Jr. chipped in with 20, and Gordon scored 18.
Despite the depleted lineup, Paul Reed showcased his talent by leading the Sixers with a career-best 30 points, and Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 25.
