Philadelphia 76ers beat Denver Nuggets in duel of last two league MVPs
The NBA witnessed a showdown between the two top players of the last three years, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokić, as they faced off in Philadelphia On January 16, 2024. The Philadelphia 76ers emerged victorious with a final score of 126-121 against the Denver Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, left, goes up for a shot against Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid (21) goes up for a shot against Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon (50) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, left, and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid talk after an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, center, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers’ Nicolas Batum, left, and Joel Embiid during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid play during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, left, chases a loose ball against Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, right, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun, center, goes up for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
