Pregame analysis and predictions of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game to be played on January 21, 2025 on ESPN.

Here’s a preview of the Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers game, including predictions, probable lineups, and injury updates.

The Denver Nuggets (25-16) will lean on Nikola Jokic (third in NBA, 30.4 points per game) to help them beat Tyrese Maxey (ninth in league, 26.0) and the Philadelphia 76ers (15-24) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Wells Fargo Center, at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN, NBCS-PH, and ALT.

An injury indeed will impede Embiid from playing in Denver for the fifth consecutive time and the seventh in nine seasons, but the Philadelphia 76ers will proceed Tuesday night although

Swelling in Joel Embiid’s knee will cause him to miss the 76ers’ road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season next Tuesday.

Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks without playing the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday (Monday in Manila).

Pairing him with All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey and NBA MVP Joel Embiid had the makings of the NBA's next big three. However, the 76ers have been far from a juggernaut, as the team has struggled to a 15-24 record and is 11th in the Eastern Conference, on the outside looking in of the NBA play-in tournament.

The Philadelphia 76ers release the latest medical update on star big man Joel Embiid before their 3-game road trip begins.

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All season long, the Philadelphia 76ers have dealt with injury hits surrounding their star big man, Joel Embiid. Leading up to the upcoming road trip, Sixers he

He will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days, according to the 76ers’ statement Friday. The Nuggets will visit Philadelphia on Jan. 31. The last time Embiid played in Denver was Nov. 8 ...

When debating the best offense-generating players of all time, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has to be on that shortlist alongside modern players like James Harden and LeBron James. While Jokic continues to be up historical numbers game in game out,