It was Embiid, Maxey and Nick Nurse who disappointed late as the Sixers were stunned by the severely under-manned Nuggets.
Jan 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on after falling to the court with guard Vj Edgecombe (77) during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Embiid senses lethargy and asserts himself early
Paul George scales up the pecking order at the right time
