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Nuggets' Short-Handed Squad Stuns 76ers in OT Thriller
6 Jan
Summary
- Bruce Brown's late goaltending call secured overtime victory.
- Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 32 and 28 points.
- Nuggets played without Nikola Jokic and other starters.
The Denver Nuggets, severely short-handed, achieved a remarkable 125-124 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. The win came down to a crucial goaltending call against Joel Embiid on Bruce Brown's layup with just 5.3 seconds left in the extra period, giving Denver the lead.
Despite missing their star Nikola Jokic, who is out with a knee injury, along with Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Christian Braun, the Nuggets fielded only nine available players. This depleted roster, however, played with significant determination, refusing to use their absences as an excuse against the 76ers.
Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 32 points, and Tyrese Maxey added 28, but their efforts were ultimately surpassed by Denver's collective grit. Peyton Watson also contributed significantly for the Nuggets with 24 points, complementing Jalen Pickett's 29-point performance.
