The Philadelphia 76ers are set to go head-to-head with the Denver Nuggets in a matchup that’s sure to be thrilling. With superstars like Nikola Jokic and Tyrese Maxey on the court, fans are in for a real show. But keep an eye on those injury reports, as they could change the game’s dynamics. If you want to catch all the excitement, here’s the scoop on when to tune in and where to watch!
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets: Projected Starting Five
Philadelphia 76ers Projected Starting Five
Position
| Player
|
Point Guard
| Tyrese Maxey
|
Shooting Guard
| Eric Gordon
|
Small Forward
| Kelly Oubre Jr.
|
Power Forward
| Guerschon Yabusele
|
Center
| Adem Bona
|
Denver Nuggets Projected Starting Five
Position
| Player
|
Point Guard
| Russell Westbrook
|
Shooting Guard
| Jamal Murray
|
Small Forward
| Michael Porter Jr.
|
Power Forward
| Aaron Gordon
|
Center
| Nikola Jokic
|
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets: Key Players to Watch
Philadelphia 76ers:
Tyrese Maxey: After acquiring Paul George, Maxey has really stepped up his game, putting up an impressive 33.3 points per game over the past four games.
Paul George: George just joined the 76ers, and he's bringing a ton of experience and scoring skills with him. His addition really boosts the team's lineup.
Denver Nuggets:
Nikola Jokic: The reigning MVP remains the backbone of the Nuggets' offense, averaging a solid 29.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.1 assists per game.
Russell Westbrook: Westbrook, once a standout point guard, has changed his style to mesh well with the Nuggets' system.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets: Injury Report
76ers Injury Report
Player
| Status
| Injury
|
Joel Embiid
| Out
| Injury Management
|
Paul George
| Out
| Finger
|
Jared McCain
| Out
| Knee
|
Caleb Martin
| Out
| Groin
|
Andre Drummond
| Out
| Toe
|
Kenyon Martin Jr.
| Day-to-Day
| Foot
|
Note: It looks like Joel Embiid will be out for his ninth game in a row when they face the Nuggets.Nuggets Injury Report
Player
| Status
| Injury
|
DaRon Holmes II
| Out
| Achilles
|
Vlatko Cancar
| Out
| Knee
|
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets: Team Stats
Statistic
| Philadelphia 76ers
| Denver Nuggets
|
Points Per Game
| 120.4
| 112.7
|
Rebounds Per Game
| 45.7
| 42.5
|
Assists Per Game
| 30.9
| 27.2
|
Turnovers Per Game
| 13.8
| 13.2
|
Points Allowed Per Game
| 116.4
| 113.7
|
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets: Previous Matchups
The Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets have gone head-to-head 99 times in the regular season, and the 76ers are ahead with a 54-45 record. In their latest game on January 21, 2025, the Nuggets really took charge, beating the 76ers 144-109.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets: Date, Time and Venue
The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up to take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT). Catch all the action at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly!
Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets: Streaming Details and More
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly. You can catch all the action on ESPN, NBCS-PH, and ALT. If you prefer streaming, tune in live on Fubo.
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