The Denver Nuggets edged out the Philadelphia 76ers 125–124. The game took place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Monday, January 5, 2026. The Nuggets improved their record to 24-12, while the 76ers fell to 19-15.

Jalen Pickett led the Nuggets with 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. Peyton Watson also added 24 points and 7 rebounds for the Nuggets. On the 76ers’ side, Joel Embiid scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey contributed 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists for the home team.

The Denver Nuggets started strong with 29 points in the first quarter. The Philadelphia 76ers kept close, scoring 26 points. In the second quarter, the 76ers took a slight edge by outscoring the Nuggets 32-29, bringing the halftime score to 58-58.

In the third quarter, the 76ers pulled ahead with 35 points compared to the Nuggets’ 29. The final quarter saw the Nuggets regain the lead with 33 points, while the 76ers managed 27. This led to a narrow win for the Nuggets, 125-124. The Nuggets had a strong shooting night, hitting 53.1% from the field and 48.6% from three-point range.

Jalen Pickett led the Denver Nuggets with 29 points. He also contributed 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Pickett made 11 of his 20 shots from the field.

Peyton Watson also had a strong game for the Nuggets. He scored 24 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Watson added 4 assists and shot 7 of 13 from the field.

For the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid was the top performer. He scored 32 points and collected 10 rebounds. Embiid made 13 of his 22 shots. Tyrese Maxey also added 28 points and 6 assists for the 76ers.

What’s Next

The Denver Nuggets improved their record to 23-12 after the win. They are now fifth in the Western Conference. This win helps them stay competitive with the top teams in the conference.

The Philadelphia 76ers now have a 19-14 record. They remain in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The close loss keeps them in the middle of the playoff race.

The Denver Nuggets are set to play their next game on Wednesday, January 07, against the Boston Celtics. This game will be on the road at TD Garden. After that, they will return home to face the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, January 09, at Ball Arena.

The Philadelphia 76ers will play their next game at home against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, January 07. The game will take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Following this, the 76ers will travel to face the Orlando Magic on Friday, January 09, at Kia Center.

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