Joel Embiid wins duel with Nikola Jokic
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Three games played overnight in the NBA during the 2023-2024 regular season: The Philadelphia 76ers (26-13) defeated the defending champions Denver Nuggets (28-14) by a score of 126-121. Joel Embiid è was the star of the game with a 41-point, 10-rebound double-double, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 21 points. For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic scored 25 points and captured 19 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. added 20 points.
The Phoenix Suns (22-18) won at home against the Sacramento Kings (23-17) 119-117. Despite a big disadvantage in the first half, the Suns managed to recover and win the game with 29 points from Grayson Allen and 27 points from Kevin Durant. De’Aaron Fox scored 33 points for the Kings, while Domantas Sabonis had a triple-double with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.
The Los Angeles Clippers (26-14) kept the home court factor by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder (27-13) 128-117. Paul George è was the top scorer with 38 points, while Kawhi Leonard and James Harden contributed 16 points each. Jalen Williams scored 25 points for the Thunder, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 19 points.