Aaron Gordon's slick pass to DeAndre Jordan capped off a disastrous night for the Philadelphia 76ers, who suffered their seventh consecutive defeat, falling 144-109 to the Denver Nuggets. Coach Nick Nurse admitted his team was unprepared, lacking physicality and communication, which led to the Nuggets dominating with 39 fast-break points and shooting over 61% from the field. The absence of Joel Embiid due to knee swelling was felt, leaving Nikola Jokic free to shine with a triple-double. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 28 points, but it was not enough against a relentless Denver team.

The 76ers' defensive struggles were evident as they allowed Denver to exploit their weaknesses throughout the game. Despite Maxey's efforts to rally the team, they were unable to keep pace with the Nuggets, who extended their lead significantly in the second half. Philadelphia now faces a challenging back-to-back against the top teams in their conference, raising questions about their ability to compete without their star player.