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On January 16 at Wells Fargo Center, the Philadelphia 76ers (25-13) host the Denver Nuggets (28-13).
Jokic, the star of Denver’s offensive line, is expected to be available in this upcoming game. After guiding the Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023, the All-NBA center is currently the reigning MVP of the NBA Finals. Jokic averages 25.5 points per game while shooting 58.2% from the field and 81.9% from the free throw line. With 12 triple-doubles, Jokic tops the NBA. He also sits among the top 5 in the league in assists (9.3 per game) and rebounds (11.8 per game). Denver ranks in the top 5 of the league in assists (29.7 per game), turnover prevention (12.7 per game), field goal percentage (49.8%), and two-point percentage (56.4%) in addition to the Nuggets’ 118.6 points per 100 possessions. The 2 players listed as “out” are Vlakto Cancar and Julian Strawther.
Following a defeat to the Hawks, the Philadelphia 76ers triumphed against the Kings and Rockets. In terms of shooting percentage, the Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 119.8 points on 47.4% of their attempts and giving up 111.6 points on 46.2%. Tyrese Maxey averages 26.1 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Joel Embiid averages 34.6 points and six assists. The Philadelphia 76ers are making 84% of their free throws and 37.1% of their field goals from outside the arc. They pull down 43.9 rebounds per game while giving up 33.7% shooting from beyond the arc. The Philadelphia 76ers’ medical staff will have to make choices regarding Mo Bamba, Kenneth Lofton Jr., and Jaden Springer at the start of the game. Ryan Covington has no estimated comeback date from his knee ailment, but De’Anthony Melton is anticipated to recover by late January from a back injury.
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Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers Information
- Date: 01/16/2024
- Time: 07:30 PM ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
- How to Watch Nuggets vs 76ers : NBA TV
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
