Meanwhile, Caldwell-Pope’s replacement in the Denver starting lineup had an exceptional showing in Orlando. Christian Braun went for 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. It was his sixth career 20-point game and his second this week.

Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight triple-double before the fourth quarter, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night.

Not even the miracle shot of his life was enough to earn Nikola Jokic the fourth quarter off. Jokic buried a one-handed, 66-foot heave at the third-quarter buzzer to give the Nuggets a 25-point lead that almost disappeared Thursday night in a 132-123 win over the visiting Sacramento Kings.

Former UCLA Bruin and current Denver Nugget forward Peyton Watson has improved vastly from Year 1 to Year 3 in the NBA.

Now, they host a Philadelphia 76ers team that has not had the greatest start to the season. Philadelphia has been without its one-time MVP, Joel Embiid, for all but 13 games. He won't be playing Tuesday due to a knee injury. The Sixers are 8-20 without Embiid this season and have a 15-26 overall record.

The NBA is always trying to find ways to bring that about. Like in this game (between the Nuggets and 76ers), in a perfect world, it’s Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic.” Denver

Cent could make an appearance at the NBA All-Star game thanks to his biggest fan, Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic.

The Denver Nuggets have returned to dominance in recent ... Due to Denver's reliance on their young talent like Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther and others to replace the void ...

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney, right, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and forward Peyton Watson (8) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver.

Here’s a preview of the Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers game, including predictions, probable lineups, and injury updates.

The Denver Nuggets (27-16) square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The matchup airs on ALT and Gulf Coast Sports. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Former UCLA Bruin and current forward for the Denver Nuggets Peyton Watson has seen massive growth in his game since his rookie season. Improving his numbers in all areas, Watson has contributed ...