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Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic was the headlining battle in the Philadelphia 76ers game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. But a secondary matchup may have been the key in the 76ers 126-121 win over Denver. Nuggets guard Jamal Murray struggled his way to a 7-16 shooting night. Murray still managed 17 points, but 76ers […]

For the entirety of the 2022-23 season, the MVP race boiled down to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Thus, every matchup of theirs have become must-see television. That is, of course, when Embiid doesn’t end up sitting out an all important clash against the peer closest to him […]

Before Nikola Jokic took over, Carmelo Anthony was the face of the franchise for the Denver Nuggets, wearing number 15. But then Denver gave it to Jokic when he entered the league in 2015. In the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, as presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, Melo candidly opened up about his […]

Going into Tuesday night’s much-hyped clash between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Denver Nuggets, expectations were somewhat tempered. Joel Embiid returned from a knee injury the previous night after being sidelined for 10 days, so a second game of a back-to-back against Nikola Jokic and the reigning champions could have understandably gone poorly. Instead, he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-13) played the Denver Nuggets (28-14) in a highly anticipated showdown. The first matchup of the season between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic was a masterful game that the Sixers won by a score of 126-121. Let’s break down the latest chapter of the Embiid-Jokic story. 76ers player notes: Joel Embiid: 41 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Denver Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back, meaning that statuses for players are less certain. The possibility that Joel Embiid, who recently missed three games due to swelling in his left knee, would miss his showdown against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic lingers over the nationally televised […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers get their first look at the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic facing off always makes for must-see TV, though the bigger picture looms over two of the NBA’s best talents going head-to-head. The 76ers will see the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back, […]

The Denver Nuggets remain one of the top teams in the NBA currently, as their 28-13 record at the halfway point of the season is good for third place in the Western Conference. They have a big game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, but Nikola Jokic and the entire starting five might not […]

The Denver Nuggets go on the road to take on the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night. Below we will continue with our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nuggets-76ers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Nuggets are 28-13 this season, and they have won seven […]

The Boston Celtics have sat at the top of the NBA Power Rankings week after week during the 2023-24 season. That is no longer the case, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have seized this top spot with the trade deadline just weeks away. While the Celtics still have the best record in […]

On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets notched their 14th win in 18 games with a 117-109 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers came into Denver as one of the hottest offensive teams in the NBA. The Nuggets had a bit of a sloppy defensive showing, giving up a season-high 21 turnovers and 14 offensive rebounds. […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr.’s basketball career has been quite a turbulent one. He is an incredibly skilled basketball player, whose potential has often been hindered by injuries. Porter’s injury history dates back to his collegiate playing days. As a five-star recruit coming out of high school, Porter decided to take his talents to […]

Bruce Brown will always hold a special place in Denver Nuggets history. The Indiana Pacers guard returned to the Mile High City on Sunday for a matchup with his former team, the first time he’s been in Denver since helping the Nuggets win their first championship in franchise history last season. Brown received an unsurprisingly […]

Nikola Jokic is quickly etching his name into Denver Nuggets history. The Serbian forward is a two-time MVP and helped bring a championship to the city in 2023. Carmelo Anthony took issue with the Nuggets giving Jokic No. 15 after the forward’s tenure in Denver, but George Karl gave a fresh take on the matter. […]

We’ve got NBA action for you all day as we begin our slate in the early afternoon with another betting prediction and pick. The first game takes us to a cross-conference matchup between hot teams as the Indiana Pacers (23-15) will take on the Denver Nuggets (27-13). Check out our NBA odds series for our Pacers-Nuggets prediction and […]

I present to you, without comment, Nikola Jokic, a basketball genius: He's different 🃏 pic.twitter.com/Zu425oBizw — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) January 13, 2024 To be honest with you, I don’t even know what to say. I know it’s my job, as a writer, to conjure up the right combination of words to properly analyze not only […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have now won six out of their last seven games with back-to-back blowout victories as they come into this matchup on the road against the Denver Nuggets in this Friday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pelicans-Nuggets prediction and pick. New Orleans […]

Before Nikola Jokic took over, Carmelo Anthony was the franchise superstar for the Denver Nuggets. Anthony bannered the Nuggets colors proud while rocking the number 15. Until they apparently gave it to Jokic when he entered the league in 2015. In the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, as presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, […]

Veteran forward PJ Tucker has been a sitting duck with the Los Angeles Clippers amidst their impressive turnaround from their poor start to the season. The 38-year-old has grown frustrated with his non-existent role with the Clippers. He feels he could still be a key contributor on a contender, and a handful of title hopefuls […]

On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets faced a brutal 124-111 beatdown by their division rival Utah Jazz. That final score might not seem like a beatdown, but for a good chunk of the game, the Jazz had a double-digit lead over the Nuggets, and afterward, head coach Michael Malone gave Nikola Jokic and the team […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic continues to climb the all-time NBA ranks, and he’s doing so at such a rapid pace that it’s not too hard to envision him finishing as one of the greatest stat-sheet stuffers of all time. In need of just four points to cross the 13,000 mark for his career, Jokic […]

How about some Wednesday night basketball for your evening? Don’t look now, but the Denver Nuggets will head to Salt Lake City to take on their rivals in the Utah Jazz. Let’s check out our NBA odds series where our Nuggets-Jazz prediction and pick will be revealed. Winners in nine of their last eleven games, it […]

The Denver Nuggets are 26-12 this season and are on their quest to repeat as NBA champions. The Nuggets are playing at a high level and will be buyers as the 2024 NBA trade deadline approaches. The Nuggets are led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who impacts the game in many ways. Jokic is putting […]

Over a week into 2024, it has become abundantly clear that the Oklahoma City Thunder are real championship contenders. Although they are one of the younger teams in the NBA, this Thunder roster is filled with high-IQ players who understand their roles on both ends of the court. It also helps to have a player […]

The Denver Nuggets spared no mercy for the struggling Detroit Pistons. Michael Malone did not want his squad to be the team that lost to one of the most historically bad ensembles in league history. Nikola Jokic, on the other hand, knew that it was not going to happen in any way, shape, or form. […]

Monty Williams and the Detroit Pistons’ season has gone south. The team had one of the longest losing streaks in all of NBA history but it was not the biggest nightmare to strike them. One would think that an absolute decimation would come when they face the Denver Nuggets because the defending champions are facing […]

The Detroit Pistons are no longer on their record-breaking losing streak, but it won’t get any easier for them on Sunday night as they visit the Denver Nuggets. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Nuggets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Pistons ended their suffering last Saturday when they finally won […]

Nikola Jokic has established himself as one of the best centers to ever play in the NBA. He is a two-time league MVP, a five-time All-Star, an NBA champion, and a Finals MVP. Jokic is also within the top five in the all-time triple-doubles list. But while Jokic is one of the most skilled players […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is capable of the most dazzling feats on an NBA court. On Thursday night, against the Golden State Warriors, he made arguably the most impossible shot of his career when he nailed a bank shot near the halfcourt line right over the outstretched arms of Kevon Looney to complete the […]

In what was perhaps the best game of the 2023-24 NBA season, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets stole one away from Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors Thursday night with an epic fourth-quarter comeback. Down 18 points with under seven minutes left in regulation, the Nuggets closed the game on a 25-3 run […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered yet another unfathomable loss on Thursday night, this time against the defending champion Denver Nuggets. While a loss to the defending champs would normally not seem like a big deal, this one is because the Warriors blew an 18-point lead in the last six-plus minutes and lost on a Nikola […]

The Golden State Warriors have once again collapsed at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. It was not a pretty sight to see for the Stephen Curry-led squad, especially because they lost to a low-percentage halfcourt heave which was well-contested. However, they did have a huge lead at one point entering the clutch but it […]

On Thursday night, Nikola Jokic showed that he stands alone in the NBA when it comes to making impossibly difficult shots after he made an unbelievable game-winner — a three-pointer just past half court — to complete an 18-point fourth quarter comeback and secure a 130-127 victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Golden State Warriors: Jokic. […]

The Golden State Warriors looked like they had their Thursday night game against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets won. After all, they had built an 18-point lead with 6:51 left in the fourth quarter. However, the final minutes of the game were an unmitigated disaster for the Warriors. The Dubs ended their night in defeat […]

We’re set for another NBA betting prediction and pick for today’s slate of action as we head to the Northwest for this next cross-conference matchup. The Orlando Magic (19-15) will take on the Denver Nuggets (24-11) in a competitive matchup on TNT primetime. Check out our NBA odds series for our Magic-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic are […]

Nikola Jokic may be the most unguardable player in the NBA. On Thursday night, he showed that there may not be a player in today’s NBA who’s as capable as he is when it comes to making impossibly difficult shots after he made an astounding game-winner — a 3-pointer along the hash line — to […]

A rematch of the Christmas Day matchup will take place in San Francisco as the Denver Nuggets visit the Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets have won both games against the Warriors this season, escaping with two narrow victories in Colorado. The Warriors hope that they can turn around their fortunes on home court. It is […]

The Utah Jazz could become one of the major sellers at the 2024 NBA trade deadline as the team looks to fully kickstart a rebuild. One of the players Utah could trade is veteran guard Jordan Clarkson, who just notched his first career triple-double recently. Several teams will certainly look to acquire the gifted scorer […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon hasn’t played since Christmas Day thanks to his dog. Gordon suffered injuries to his face and right hand after being bitten by his Rottweiler, and he needed 21 total stitches. The Nuggets forward returned to practice Sunday ahead of Monday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Fans are now wondering if […]