The Denver Nuggets (28-13) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (25-13) at Wells Fargo Center
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday January 16, 2024
Denver Nuggets 0, Philadelphia 76ers 0 (7:30 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers starters vs. Nuggets
PHI starters:
Batum
Harris
Embiid
Oubre Jr.
Maxey – 7:08 PM
Sixers starters vs. Nuggets
PHI starters:
Batum
Harris
Embiid
Oubre Jr.
Maxey – 7:08 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Sixers starters:
Maxey
Oubre
Batum
Harris
Embiid
Nuggets:
Murray
KCP
Porter
Gordon
Jokic
Duel on. – 7:07 PM
Sixers starters:
Maxey
Oubre
Batum
Harris
Embiid
Nuggets:
Murray
KCP
Porter
Gordon
Jokic
Duel on. – 7:07 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers starters vs Nuggets: Maxey, Oubre Jr, Batum, Harris and Embiid. – 7:07 PM
Sixers starters vs Nuggets: Maxey, Oubre Jr, Batum, Harris and Embiid. – 7:07 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Nick Nurse spoke pregame about the status of De’Anthony Melton, who will miss a minimum of the next three games as he looks to return from a lumbar spine stress response.
The injury has caused Melton to miss 4 of the last 6 games coming into tonight. pic.twitter.com/S3IEUJAf8k – 7:02 PM
Nick Nurse spoke pregame about the status of De’Anthony Melton, who will miss a minimum of the next three games as he looks to return from a lumbar spine stress response.
The injury has caused Melton to miss 4 of the last 6 games coming into tonight. pic.twitter.com/S3IEUJAf8k – 7:02 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters at 76ers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 7:02 PM
Nuggets starters at 76ers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 7:02 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Big game! Let’s pregame.
What to expect from Jokic
Ranking the biggest games of the year
Scripting the perfect game
📺 youtube.com/live/NRgVsSkbO… – 7:01 PM
Big game! Let’s pregame.



📺 youtube.com/live/NRgVsSkbO… – 7:01 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Pregame Lounge for tonight’s Nuggets-76ers showdown.
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=NRgVsS… pic.twitter.com/YVBWdyGSXc – 7:01 PM
Pregame Lounge for tonight’s Nuggets-76ers showdown.
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=NRgVsS… pic.twitter.com/YVBWdyGSXc – 7:01 PM


Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Injury Report for tonight’s game against the 76ers.
Available:
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokić
Jamal Murray
Michael Porter Jr.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Jalen Pickett
Out:
Julian Strawther
Vlatko Čančar pic.twitter.com/0riwBmo2UN – 6:56 PM
Injury Report for tonight’s game against the 76ers.
Available:
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokić
Jamal Murray
Michael Porter Jr.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Jalen Pickett
Out:
Julian Strawther
Vlatko Čančar pic.twitter.com/0riwBmo2UN – 6:56 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
#4 Clippers record entering tonight vs West, by standings
1. MIN (0-1)
2. OKC (0-1)
3. DEN (1-2)
5. SAC (2-0)
6. DAL (2-1)
7. NO (1-1)
8. PHO (2-0)
9. UTA (1-1)
10. LAL (0-2)
11. HOU (1-0)
12. GS (2-1)
13. MEM (2-1)
14. POR (2-0)
15. SA (3-0) – 6:53 PM
#4 Clippers record entering tonight vs West, by standings
1. MIN (0-1)
2. OKC (0-1)
3. DEN (1-2)
5. SAC (2-0)
6. DAL (2-1)
7. NO (1-1)
8. PHO (2-0)
9. UTA (1-1)
10. LAL (0-2)
11. HOU (1-0)
12. GS (2-1)
13. MEM (2-1)
14. POR (2-0)
15. SA (3-0) – 6:53 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Braxton Key won the G-League Championship last season with the Delaware Blue Coats, the affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. He got his ring today in Philly. pic.twitter.com/klaHBxhYhf – 6:43 PM
Braxton Key won the G-League Championship last season with the Delaware Blue Coats, the affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. He got his ring today in Philly. pic.twitter.com/klaHBxhYhf – 6:43 PM



Gina Mizell @ginamizell
If you’re still reeling over last night’s Eagles debacle, may I direct you to a pretty decent basketball action tonight?
Though Embiid-Jokic is always an outside focus, it’s also a measuring stick for the Sixers’ championship aspirations.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 6:39 PM
If you’re still reeling over last night’s Eagles debacle, may I direct you to a pretty decent basketball action tonight?
Though Embiid-Jokic is always an outside focus, it’s also a measuring stick for the Sixers’ championship aspirations.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 6:39 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I expect Nic Batum and Paul Reed will defend Jokic plenty tonight while Embiid roams off ball. – 6:38 PM
I expect Nic Batum and Paul Reed will defend Jokic plenty tonight while Embiid roams off ball. – 6:38 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers reserve forward Danuel House Jr. (lumbar spine contusion) is OUT vs. the Denver Nuggets. – 6:34 PM
Sixers reserve forward Danuel House Jr. (lumbar spine contusion) is OUT vs. the Denver Nuggets. – 6:34 PM

Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Danuel House Jr. (out with a back bruise) is a late addition to tonight’s injury report. – 6:34 PM
Danuel House Jr. (out with a back bruise) is a late addition to tonight’s injury report. – 6:34 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Sixers say Danuel House Jr is out tonight with a lumbar spine contusion. – 6:33 PM
Sixers say Danuel House Jr is out tonight with a lumbar spine contusion. – 6:33 PM


Christian Clark @cclark_13
To put the 7.4 rating into context: the Pelicans hardly ever exceed a 2.0 rating on Bally Sports.
Also, Pelicans-Nuggets got a slightly higher rating than the NBA Finals in New Orleans, which ranked 13th in ratings among all U.S. markets. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 6:25 PM
To put the 7.4 rating into context: the Pelicans hardly ever exceed a 2.0 rating on Bally Sports.
Also, Pelicans-Nuggets got a slightly higher rating than the NBA Finals in New Orleans, which ranked 13th in ratings among all U.S. markets. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 6:25 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Nuggets legends catching up pregame.
Jameer Nelson in the house in Philadelphia catching up with his old teammate Darrel Arthur, now on the Nuggets staff. pic.twitter.com/mSNHL8jNaq – 6:24 PM
Nuggets legends catching up pregame.
Jameer Nelson in the house in Philadelphia catching up with his old teammate Darrel Arthur, now on the Nuggets staff. pic.twitter.com/mSNHL8jNaq – 6:24 PM


Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The Denver Nuggets spent nine hours on the plane yesterday on their way here to face the Sixers. – 6:06 PM
The Denver Nuggets spent nine hours on the plane yesterday on their way here to face the Sixers. – 6:06 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nuggets coach Michael Malone says the team was stuck on a plane for nine hours yesterday, after a five-hour delay in Denver before flying here to start a 5-game road trip.
“We sung songs and held hands,” Malone said with a smile when asked if the team was closer after the delay. – 6:06 PM
Nuggets coach Michael Malone says the team was stuck on a plane for nine hours yesterday, after a five-hour delay in Denver before flying here to start a 5-game road trip.
“We sung songs and held hands,” Malone said with a smile when asked if the team was closer after the delay. – 6:06 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nuggets coach Michael Malone, on if he’s excited about seeing the matchup between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid: “Not as excited as you, I’m sure.”
Said he gets why there’s interest in it, but says the game will be about a lot more than them going head-to-head. – 6:02 PM
Nuggets coach Michael Malone, on if he’s excited about seeing the matchup between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid: “Not as excited as you, I’m sure.”
Said he gets why there’s interest in it, but says the game will be about a lot more than them going head-to-head. – 6:02 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Malone says all the starters are good to go tonight for the Nuggets. – 6:01 PM
Malone says all the starters are good to go tonight for the Nuggets. – 6:01 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid will not be on a minutes restriction tonight vs. the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers center is playing on the second straight night after missing three games with left-knee soreness/swelling. – 5:55 PM
Joel Embiid will not be on a minutes restriction tonight vs. the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers center is playing on the second straight night after missing three games with left-knee soreness/swelling. – 5:55 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid will have no minutes restrictions today on the second night of a back-to-back, Nick Nurse says.
De’Anthony Melton will be out for the next week. Sixers are hopeful rest will allow him to get over the nagging back issue that’s bothered him for an extended period now. – 5:51 PM
Joel Embiid will have no minutes restrictions today on the second night of a back-to-back, Nick Nurse says.
De’Anthony Melton will be out for the next week. Sixers are hopeful rest will allow him to get over the nagging back issue that’s bothered him for an extended period now. – 5:51 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Nick Nurse says there is not a minutes restriction for Joel Embiid tonight against the Nuggets – 5:51 PM
Nick Nurse says there is not a minutes restriction for Joel Embiid tonight against the Nuggets – 5:51 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
De’Anthony Melton will be out for at least the Sixers next three games (lumbar spine stress response), starting tonight against the Nuggets. He will be re-evaluated after that. – 5:43 PM
De’Anthony Melton will be out for at least the Sixers next three games (lumbar spine stress response), starting tonight against the Nuggets. He will be re-evaluated after that. – 5:43 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers SG De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response) will be listed as out for the team’s next three games (vs. Denver, at Orlando, at Charlotte).
He will be re-evaluated following this weekend. – 5:42 PM
Sixers SG De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response) will be listed as out for the team’s next three games (vs. Denver, at Orlando, at Charlotte).
He will be re-evaluated following this weekend. – 5:42 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Per Sixers:
De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response) will be listed as out for the team’s next three games (vs. Denver, at Orlando, at Charlotte).
He will be re-evaluated following this weekend. Further updates will be provided as appropriate. – 5:42 PM
Per Sixers:
De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response) will be listed as out for the team’s next three games (vs. Denver, at Orlando, at Charlotte).
He will be re-evaluated following this weekend. Further updates will be provided as appropriate. – 5:42 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Showed up for Sixers-Nuggets pregame warmups, got a Ying Yang Twins soundcheck instead pic.twitter.com/iXKkMGmgE7 – 5:34 PM
Showed up for Sixers-Nuggets pregame warmups, got a Ying Yang Twins soundcheck instead pic.twitter.com/iXKkMGmgE7 – 5:34 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
What’s the better bet tonight?
🏀Embiid 30pts, 10reb + 76ers win (+200)
🏀Jokic triple-double + Nuggets win (+280)
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/6uepW53Xkz – 5:30 PM
What’s the better bet tonight?
🏀Embiid 30pts, 10reb + 76ers win (+200)
🏀Jokic triple-double + Nuggets win (+280)
Listen to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/6uepW53Xkz – 5:30 PM


Christian Clark @cclark_13
The Jan. 12 game between the Pelicans and Nuggets, which was broadcast over the air on Fox 8, got a 7.4 rating in New Orleans. Averaged 50,000 households. Peaked at 66,000. Next game on Fox 8 is Friday against Phoenix. – 5:06 PM
The Jan. 12 game between the Pelicans and Nuggets, which was broadcast over the air on Fox 8, got a 7.4 rating in New Orleans. Averaged 50,000 households. Peaked at 66,000. Next game on Fox 8 is Friday against Phoenix. – 5:06 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
After having success with Tucker on Jokic and cross matching last year, I wonder how the Sixers are going to defend that matchup under Nurse.
Harris on a big with the center roaming has worked before and recently, but Jokic is a different animal than, say, Sabonis – 4:45 PM
After having success with Tucker on Jokic and cross matching last year, I wonder how the Sixers are going to defend that matchup under Nurse.
Harris on a big with the center roaming has worked before and recently, but Jokic is a different animal than, say, Sabonis – 4:45 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Nikola Jokic over his last nine games:
22.7 PPG
81.0 FG%
84.8 FT%
He’s the only player in NBA history to average 20 or more PPG over a nine-game span with 80% shooting from both the field and free throw line.
Want more? Subscribe to Statitudes: statitudes.com/?utm_source=na… pic.twitter.com/JjcNabmdBG – 4:42 PM
Nikola Jokic over his last nine games:



He’s the only player in NBA history to average 20 or more PPG over a nine-game span with 80% shooting from both the field and free throw line.
Want more? Subscribe to Statitudes: statitudes.com/?utm_source=na… pic.twitter.com/JjcNabmdBG – 4:42 PM


StatMuse @statmuse
In 7 head-to-head matchups:
Jokic — Embiid —
21.9 PPG 25.7 PPG
8.9 RPG 11.9 RPG
7.4 APG 2.1 BPG
2 wins 5 wins
Who you got tonight? pic.twitter.com/ttsWAXkLWg – 4:41 PM
In 7 head-to-head matchups:
Jokic — Embiid —
21.9 PPG 25.7 PPG
8.9 RPG 11.9 RPG
7.4 APG 2.1 BPG
2 wins 5 wins
Who you got tonight? pic.twitter.com/ttsWAXkLWg – 4:41 PM



Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Most recently, Embiid missed three games with swelling in his left knee. After a dominant 41-point performance in a decisive win over the Rockets Monday, Embiid admitted that the swelling had been present for a while.
He, along with the team’s medical staff, made the decision… – 4:18 PM
“Most recently, Embiid missed three games with swelling in his left knee. After a dominant 41-point performance in a decisive win over the Rockets Monday, Embiid admitted that the swelling had been present for a while.
He, along with the team’s medical staff, made the decision… – 4:18 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story w/ @BobbyMarks42: Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic – who’ve been 1-2 in MVP voting three years in a row – face off tonight in Philly.
But a new rule could prevent that from happening this year.
On the 65-game rule, and its impact on awards:
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:53 PM
New ESPN story w/ @BobbyMarks42: Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic – who’ve been 1-2 in MVP voting three years in a row – face off tonight in Philly.
But a new rule could prevent that from happening this year.
On the 65-game rule, and its impact on awards:
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:53 PM


Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Join @TermineRadio & @Jumpshot8 4-7et:
– Warriors’ worst loss of the year
– Wemby continues to dominate, but Spurs continue to lose
– Jokic v Embiid Preview pic.twitter.com/RMqlLh31gq – 3:48 PM
Join @TermineRadio & @Jumpshot8 4-7et:
– Warriors’ worst loss of the year
– Wemby continues to dominate, but Spurs continue to lose
– Jokic v Embiid Preview pic.twitter.com/RMqlLh31gq – 3:48 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Tonight’s officials for Nuggets-Sixers:
David Guthrie
Sean Wright
Natalie Sago – 3:40 PM
Tonight’s officials for Nuggets-Sixers:
David Guthrie
Sean Wright
Natalie Sago – 3:40 PM

Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
This feels like a playoff game and you all already know where the Nuggets playoff hub is. .
That’s right, @DNVR_Sports bar
I expect to see you all in the building tonight rooting the fellas on. . – 3:39 PM
This feels like a playoff game and you all already know where the Nuggets playoff hub is. .
That’s right, @DNVR_Sports bar
I expect to see you all in the building tonight rooting the fellas on. . – 3:39 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Joel Embiid is making a strong case for MVP 😤 pic.twitter.com/QVuBYR2o28 – 3:35 PM
Joel Embiid is making a strong case for MVP 😤 pic.twitter.com/QVuBYR2o28 – 3:35 PM


Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
On Monday’s show @jshector and @coachthorpe talked about what the contending teams need to work on second half of the season.
A potential Finals matchup tonight between the Nuggets and 76ers. What concerns David about Philly?
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/TrueHoopSocial1 pic.twitter.com/jjsqLhFbfN – 3:32 PM
On Monday’s show @jshector and @coachthorpe talked about what the contending teams need to work on second half of the season.
A potential Finals matchup tonight between the Nuggets and 76ers. What concerns David about Philly?
Full episode: link.chtbl.com/TrueHoopSocial1 pic.twitter.com/jjsqLhFbfN – 3:32 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Officially halfway through the season, @MattBrooksNBA takes a mid-season statistical deep dive on the team.
Read📊: nuggets.media/1-16stats pic.twitter.com/F4GQ2KIvLP – 3:02 PM
Officially halfway through the season, @MattBrooksNBA takes a mid-season statistical deep dive on the team.
Read📊: nuggets.media/1-16stats pic.twitter.com/F4GQ2KIvLP – 3:02 PM



Katy Winge @katywinge
Alright – I detailed what was supposed to be a three hour flight that turned into 8 hours on a plane for the Nuggets. Supposed to take off at noon yesterday…didn’t take off until 5pmMT.
A little behind-the-scenes
pic.twitter.com/KUCtjuI8tK – 2:50 PM
Alright – I detailed what was supposed to be a three hour flight that turned into 8 hours on a plane for the Nuggets. Supposed to take off at noon yesterday…didn’t take off until 5pmMT.
A little behind-the-scenes


Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid tonight. .
How we feeling!? – 2:36 PM
Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid tonight. .
How we feeling!? – 2:36 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid has averaged roughly 32/11/4 on 52% from the field over 3.5 SEASONS and people have mind melded themselves into spending this whole season pretending he sits in a room scheming tough games to skip.
Playoff questions? Valid! Everything else is neanderthal-level stupidity – 2:08 PM
Embiid has averaged roughly 32/11/4 on 52% from the field over 3.5 SEASONS and people have mind melded themselves into spending this whole season pretending he sits in a room scheming tough games to skip.
Playoff questions? Valid! Everything else is neanderthal-level stupidity – 2:08 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Grab the whole family and join us for Basketball 101 on Feb. 5 at the Denver Athletic Club!
Practice drills with special Nuggets guests as we work to make Colorado healthier together with @uchealth
Register now: nuggets.media/UCHealth101 pic.twitter.com/ZB1qSqy8pr – 2:00 PM
Grab the whole family and join us for Basketball 101 on Feb. 5 at the Denver Athletic Club!
Practice drills with special Nuggets guests as we work to make Colorado healthier together with @uchealth
Register now: nuggets.media/UCHealth101 pic.twitter.com/ZB1qSqy8pr – 2:00 PM


Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on the injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. #NBA – 1:42 PM
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on the injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. #NBA – 1:42 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on the injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. – 1:41 PM
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on the injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. – 1:41 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid is NOT listed on the injury report for today’s matchup with the Nuggets
Mo Bamba (right knee fat pad impingement), Robert Covington (left knee inflammation), De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response), Jaden Springer (right ankle tendinitis) are OUT #Sixers – 1:39 PM
Joel Embiid is NOT listed on the injury report for today’s matchup with the Nuggets
Mo Bamba (right knee fat pad impingement), Robert Covington (left knee inflammation), De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response), Jaden Springer (right ankle tendinitis) are OUT #Sixers – 1:39 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on this injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. – 1:38 PM
Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, is NOT listed on this injury report for tonight’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets and the head-to-head with two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. – 1:38 PM

Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
• Joel Embiid is outrageously efficient as the NBA’s highest volume scorer 🔥
• Shai and Giannis are also highly efficient at high volume 🔥🔥
• Chet, Kristaps, M. Wagner, & Sabonis are all lower-volume, high-efficiency bigs
• Scoot has struggled 🥶
What else jumps out? pic.twitter.com/CvTYiQV4y6 – 1:37 PM
• Joel Embiid is outrageously efficient as the NBA’s highest volume scorer 🔥
• Shai and Giannis are also highly efficient at high volume 🔥🔥
• Chet, Kristaps, M. Wagner, & Sabonis are all lower-volume, high-efficiency bigs
• Scoot has struggled 🥶
What else jumps out? pic.twitter.com/CvTYiQV4y6 – 1:37 PM


Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Joel Embiid not listed on the 76ers injury report for tonight vs. Nuggets. Looks like he’s playing. – 1:35 PM
Joel Embiid not listed on the 76ers injury report for tonight vs. Nuggets. Looks like he’s playing. – 1:35 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid is not listed on the injury report, signaling that he will likely be available for tonight’s matchup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. – 1:30 PM
Joel Embiid is not listed on the injury report, signaling that he will likely be available for tonight’s matchup with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. – 1:30 PM