Denver dominated a rematch at Ball Arena, winning 124-96 . Christian Braun scored a team-high 22 points, while Nikola Jokic dished out 14 assists. Philadelphia played without several stars, including Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, due to injuries. Current Playoff Performance
NBA: Bruce Brown's layup in OT lifts depleted Nuggets over 76ers NBA PL: 76ers - Nuggets
The two cross-conference rivals met twice during the regular season, with Denver winning both contests: Denver dominated a rematch at Ball Arena, winning 124-96
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets: Post-Season Analysis In the ongoing , the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets are currently competing in their respective first-round series rather than against each other. As of April 28, 2026 , the 76ers trail the Boston Celtics 1-3 in the Eastern Conference, while the Nuggets recently avoided elimination by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves to force a Game 6. 2025-26 Regular Season Matchups Current Playoff Performance NBA: Bruce Brown's layup in