Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets downplayed the absence of Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent game, focusing instead on the desire to win. Embiid has missed multiple games this season due to injuries, most recently due to knee swelling. Despite the absence, Jokic praised Embiid’s talent and athleticism. In a dominant performance, Jokic recorded a triple-double in a blowout win over the 76ers, handing them their seventh consecutive loss. The two centers will have another opportunity to face off when the Nuggets visit the 76ers at the end of the month.
Embiid’s absence has been a recurring theme when the 76ers play in Denver, with the last game he played at Ball Arena being in 2019. Embiid and Jokic have been rivals for MVP consideration in recent years, with Jokic winning the award multiple times and Embiid finishing as a runner-up. Despite the competition, Jokic expressed respect for Embiid’s game and hopes for his recovery. The Nuggets Insider newsletter offers more in-depth analysis of the team and the NBA.
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