Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets defeated Joel Ebid and the Philadelphia 76ers 114-110 in a duel between the top two favorites for the NBA MVP Award.

Jokic, the current MVP, had the best with 22 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two blocks.

Jokic was able to enjoy the support of rookie Bones Hyland, who had five shots from the city center on the way for 21 points.

The Nuggets fell by seven points at the beginning of the fourth quarter, which finally prevailed 33-22 to claim the victory.

Nevertheless, Embiid tried everything, leading the NBA with an average of close to 30 points per game. The Cameroon giant scored 34 points and added nine rebounds and four assists.

Embiid also fell heavily on the floor while trying to attack the basket during 4and fourth after a foul by JaMychal Green. Fortunately, Embiid was able to return to finish the match.

James Harden also played a strong game, approaching the hat-trick. He finished his game with 24 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists. Harden also caught the eye when he and DeMarcus Cousins ​​exchanged a few words during a scrub during the 4and quarter.

Elsewhere in the NBA:

LA Clippers 111 – Cleveland 120
LAKE:
Ivica Zubac had 24 points and snatched 14 rebounds
KEY: Evan Mobley scored a total of 30 points in his career

Portland 113 – Atlanta 122
ORP:
Josh Hart scored 31 points
ATL: Trae Young had 46 points and 12 assists

Charlotte – Oklahoma City
CHA:
OC:

Minnesota-San Antonio
MIN:
THIS:

Washington-Golden State
IT WAS:
GS:

Chicago-Sacramento
CHI:
BAG:

Milwaukee-Utah
MIL:
UTA: