Philadelphia 76ers (29-14, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (31-15, third in the Western Conference)
Denver; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts Philadelphia trying to extend its three-game home winning streak.
The Nuggets are 17-4 in home games. Denver ranks fifth in the league giving up only 111.1 points per game while holding opponents to 46.8% shooting.
The 76ers are 12-8 on the road. Philadelphia has a 1-2 record in one-possession games.
The Nuggets average 115.2 points per game, 3.2 more points than the 112.0 the 76ers give up. The 76ers average 11.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.3 more makes per game than the Nuggets allow.
The teams meet for the second time this season. The 76ers won 126-121 in the last matchup on Jan. 17.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nikola Jokic is averaging 26.2 points, 12 rebounds and 9.1 assists for the Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Denver.
Joel Embiid is averaging 36.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.9 blocks for the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 24.8 points, seven assists and 1.9 steals over the past 10 games for Philadelphia.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 113.8 points, 42.3 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 5.8 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 51.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.3 points per game.
76ers: 6-4, averaging 117.1 points, 40.9 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.1 points.
INJURIES: Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar: out (knee), Julian Strawther: out (knee).
76ers: Robert Covington: out (knee), De'Anthony Melton: out (back), Tobias Harris: out (illness), Mo Bamba: out (knee), Marcus Morris Sr.: out (foot), Kenneth Lofton Jr.: out (personal).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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