The Denver Nuggets secured a narrow 137-134 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, thanks to a clutch 3-pointer from Nikola Jokic in the final minute. Jokic narrowly missed out on his 22nd triple-double of the season, finishing with 28 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds. Jamal Murray also had an impressive performance, recording 31 points and 11 assists for the Nuggets.
Despite the loss, Tyrese Maxey put up an outstanding performance for the 76ers, scoring a career-high 42 points along with nine assists. Guerschon Yabusele chipped in with 28 points, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 27 for Philadelphia.
The victory for Denver snapped a three-game losing streak, while Philadelphia’s four-game winning streak came to an end. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 24 points for the Nuggets, and Julian Strawther added 18 points off the bench.
The game was a closely contested affair, with both teams trading baskets throughout. Jokic’s late-game heroics ultimately proved to be the difference, as the Nuggets held on for the win.
The victory keeps Denver in the playoff hunt, while the 76ers will look to bounce back from the loss in their next game. The Nuggets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers next, while the 76ers will take on the Toronto Raptors.
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