In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after Denver’s annihilation of Philadelphia. Among the topics discussed: Is the Joel Embiid-Nikola Jokic debate officially over?
Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets' typical starting power forward, has come off the bench in five consecutive appearances since returning from his second calf strain of the season. Denver has won all five games since,
Joel Embiid missed another matchup in Denver, taking away any drama on the first night of the NBA's Rivalry Week. Embiid hasn't played in Denver since 2019.
The Philadelphia 76ers are hurting right now, and it doesn't appear to be getting better soon. Philadelphia had eight players listed on the injury report for Sunday's loss at Milwaukee, and the situation could be similar when the Sixers play at the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 144-109, on Tuesday night. The 35-point victory was Denver's largest of the season. Their 144 total points tied their season-high in 2024-25.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 on Sunday night.
The Denver Nuggets are massive favorites on Tuesday night against the reeling Philadelphia 76ers, who will once again be without Joel Embiid. Embiid is dealing
Jokic finished his triple-double late in the third quarter with an assist that led to a dunk from Gordon. Jokic didn't play in the fourth quarter
Glenn comes back to New York after a strong playing career as a former first-round pick in 1994. He is entering the top job as a first time head coach but has been with the team as a scout, and has had other stops around the league as an assistant under Sean Payton and Dan Campbell.
Nikola Jokic always dominates, but it was great to see so many teammates join in on the scoring last night.
Nikola Jokic logged (another) triple-double in just three quarters with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in just 30 minutes. Jokic didn’t play in the fourth quarter as the Nuggets extended the blowout, the fourth straight game he hasn’t had to reenter the contest.