Denver Nuggets Vs Philadelphia 76ers — Top
: Denver held Philadelphia to just 40 points in the first half—their lowest defensive total of the season.
The Nuggets swept the two-game regular season series in 2025–26, winning both a nail-biting overtime thriller and a dominant home blowout. Key Narrative Jan 5, 2026 Xfinity Mobile Arena 125–124 (OT) Denver won without Jokić and Murray. Mar 17, 2026 Ball Arena Denver A 28-point rout where the Sixers struggled to score. The "Legend of the Seven" (January 5, 2026) Denver Nuggets vs Philadelphia 76ers
: Joel Embiid posted 26 points, but Denver’s Zeke Nnaji matched his career-high with 21 points and 8 rebounds to neutralize the Sixers' frontcourt advantage. : Denver held Philadelphia to just 40 points
The return match in Denver was far less competitive. The Nuggets jumped to a 16-point first-quarter lead and never trailed, eventually winning by 28. Mar 17, 2026 Ball Arena Denver A 28-point
