Zeke Nnaji scored 21 points as the Denver Nuggets edged the Philadelphia 76ers 125–124 in a thrilling overtime victory at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Nuggets were without franchise player Nikola Jokić for a second straight game due to a left ankle injury, having last featured in their 147–123 loss to the Miami Heat. Despite his absence, Denver produced a strong collective performance to snap a two-game losing streak.
Nnaji added eight rebounds, two steals and one assist, but it was Jalen Pickett who delivered a standout display. The guard poured in 29 points, alongside seven assists and five rebounds in 42 minutes on the floor.
Peyton Watson contributed 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Bruce Brown finished with 19 points. Hunter Tyson added 14 points, and Spencer Jones chipped in with 10.
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For Philadelphia, Joel Embiid posted a game-high 32 points and 10 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey recorded 28 points, six rebounds, and six assists, while rookie V.J. Edgecombe impressed with 17 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. Quentin Grimes also scored 16 points in the loss.
The Nuggets will now look to build momentum when they face Jalen Brown and the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
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