The key matchup here is Nikola Jokic against whatever the Sixers throw at him. Philly's been scuffling, dropping four of their last five, including a tough one to the Bucks where Tyrese Maxey shot 5-for-15. Denver, on the other hand, just steamrolled the Raptors by 30 points, with Jokic putting up a casual 35 points and 17 boards.
Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers just don't have the defensive muscle inside to deal with the reigning MVP. Maxey will get his points, but it won't be enough. Nuggets win 118-105.
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