The Sixers and Nuggets last met 10 days ago in Denver, and the Nuggets delivered a thumping 144-109 victory. Maxey led the Sixers with 28 points, 10 assists, and two rebounds. Nikola Jokic played at a high level with a team-high 27 points, 10 assists, and 13 rebounds.

The Denver Nuggets are hitting their fourth stop on their five-game road trip. Friday's opponents are the Philadelphia 76ers. Denver desperately needs a win as they're on a three-game losing streak. Friday's matchup is the second and final meeting this regular season.

The Denver Nuggets faced off against the red-hot New York Knicks on Wednesday night but weren't able to derail their offensive firepower as they lost 122-112 fo

After they made him look average, the best basketball player on the planet declared the Knicks a legit title contender.

Reminiscing about the Knicks’ visit to Denver two months ago, Michael Malone gave a slightly embarrassed chuckle. “They looked really together when we played early in the year,” the 10th-year Nuggets coach said.