The Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers game will be played on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets are sitting in fourth spot in the Western Conference with a 26-16 record and are on a two-game winning streak, most recently defeating the Orlando Magic 113-100.
The 76ers, however, are the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-26 record. They’ve now lost six games in a row, with their latest loss being a 123-109 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nuggets and 76ers have played each other 98 times in the regular season, with Denver winning 44 of those games and Philadelphia winning 54.
Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Prediction
The Nuggets have been strong on offense this season, averaging 120.1 points per game, which ranks third in the league. However, they’ve allowed 115.5 points per game, placing them 23rd defensively. They’re solid on the boards, grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game (sixth in the NBA), though they do give up 42.9 rebounds a game, ranking eighth. While they don’t make a ton of three-pointers (11.8 per game), they shoot a respectable 38.3% from deep, which is the fourth-best in the league.
The 76ers, meanwhile, haven’t had the best of the time offensively this season, scoring just 107.5 points per game (fourth-lowest in the NBA) and allowing 111.6 points (11th). They’re the worst in the league at rebounding, averaging only 39.3 per game while also allowing 44 rebounds per contest. When it comes to three-pointers, they’re not much better, ranking 22nd in makes (12.4 per game) and shooting just 34.1% from beyond the arc, the fifth-worst mark in the NBA.
Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Denver Nuggets
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- PG Jamal Murray
- SG Christian Braun
- SF Michael Porter Jr.
- PF Aaron Gordon
- C Nikola Jokic
Philadelphia 76ers
- PG Tyrese Maxey
- SG Kelly Oubre Jr.
- SF Justin Edwards
- PF Ricky Council IV
- C Adem Bona
Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Injuries Update
The Nuggets will be missing DaRon Holmes, who is out for the season due to an Achilles injury, along with Vlatko Cancar, who is out with a knee injury. Moreover, Peyton Watson’s status is uncertain after a head injury.
The 76ers, on the other hand, have a longer injury list. Jared McCain is out for the season with a meniscus injury, and Kenyon Martin and Joel Embiid are both out with foot injuries. Andre Drummond (Toe), Caleb Martin, Kyle Lowry (Groin), Guerschon Yabusele (Knee), and Paul George (Groin) are all questionable.
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