Denver Nuggets Dominate Philadelphia 76ers in 144-109 Win

The Denver Nuggets’ 144-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on January 21, 2025, was a testament to their offensive defense and rebounding strength. Nikola Jokic led the charge, securing his 19th triple-double of the season with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in just three quarters.

The Nuggets’ bench played an important role in the win, with Julian Strawther scoring a career-high 23 points, including five 3-pointers. Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. contributed 19 points each, while Christian Braun scored 20 points. The team’s balanced attack and strong defense proved too much for the 76ers, who struggled to keep up despite Tyrese Maxey’s 28 points and 10 assists.

The Nuggets dominated the game from the start, leading 35-27 after the first quarter and extending their lead to 77-67 by halftime. They continued to push the pace in the third quarter, outscoring the 76ers 40-27 to take a commanding 117-94 lead.

One of the key factors in the Nuggets’ win was their rebounding advantage, out-rebounding the 76ers 51-26.⁴ They also shot an impressive 61.2% from the field and 51.6% from 3-point range.

The 76ers, struggled to find their rhythm, despite the returns of Paul George, Guerschon Yabusele, and Andre Drummond from injury. They have now lost seven games in a row and will look to regroup and find their form ahead of their next game.