Embiid got the better of Jokic late, buoyed by a three-point play that stretched the Sixers’ lead.
Embiid gave the Sixers a scare when he fouled Michael Porter Jr. on a 3-point attempt with 26.6 seconds left.
Jokic won two straight NBA MVP awards and was beat out last season by Embiid for the honor.
Embiid had his 18th straight 30-point game, tying Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor for the sixth-longest streak in NBA history.
Embiid scored 23 points and the 76ers shot 67% from the floor.
Persons:
— Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, Jokic, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, Embiid, Michael Porter Jr, Porter, Hall, Hall of Famer Elgin, ”, Nick Nurse, “, Julius Erving, Maxey, Murray, Nurse barked, Kelly Oubre Jr, Harris, ” Nurse, Philly, Hope, ___
Organizations:
PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, NBA, Sixers, Denver, Hall of Famer, Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor, ” 76ers, 76ers, Nuggets, Philadelphia . 76ers, Orlando
Locations:
tipoff, Serbian, Boston