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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 6
Nuggets face another uphill battle against Celtics
Although the Denver Nuggets lead the NBA in points per game (124.3), field goal percentage (50.8%) and 3-point field goal percentage (40%), they may have a hard time scoring when they visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Jamal Murray News / EssentiallySports / January 6
Nuggets Announce Jamal Murray Injury News Before Celtics Clash
The Denver Nuggets are in a precarious situation with injuries as they lost their talisman, Nikola Jokic, for a month or so due to knee hyperextension, while backup center Jonas Valanciunas also followed the Serbian with a calf strain.
Spencer Jones News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 6
Spencer Jones' LinkedIn Post Goes Viral After Nuggets Upset 76ers
The Denver Nuggets pulled off the impossible, kicking the week off on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers to come away with a 125-124 overtime win without all five of their typical starters in the mix, and having just nine total players in the rotation throughout the 50-plus minutes of action.
The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz
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Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 6
Nuggets’ Depth Stepped Up in Gritty Win vs 76ers
The Denver Nuggets have an injury list as long as the Colorado River. It started early in the season with Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun. Then Cameron Johnson, just as he was finding his rhythm, went out with a right knee bone bruise.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 6
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray, Jokic Hold Strong in NBA All-Star Voting
The Denver Nuggets have seen some good turnouts when it comes to the second round of NBA All-Star fan voting, with not one, but two of their stars residing in the top 15 of candidates in the Western Conference.
David Adelman News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 6
David Adelman Reacts to Nuggets' Upset Win Over 76ers
The Denver Nuggets put together one of their most impressive wins of the regular season thus far in a 125-124 overtime road victory vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, doing it all without all five of their usual starters, and seven rotational players entirely, that left them with a wildly different starting five than they're used to.
Nikola Jokic News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 6
Nuggets Receive Target Date for Nikola Jokic's Return
The Denver Nuggets pulled off a miraculous upset over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, despite being down all five starters and two key bench players.
David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6
David Adelman calls Nuggets’ shorthanded win over 76ers ‘one of the most special’
On Monday night, the Denver Nuggets faced an incredibly tall task. Down all five starters, they would be facing the Philadelphia 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
Denver Nuggets News / Hardwood Heroics / January 6
'They’re Probably Gonna Have a Beer and Talk About This Game' – Denver Nuggets Coach Gets 100% Real on Pulsating OT Win Vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Denver Nuggets halted their two-game skid in style, as they recorded a 125-124 overtime win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, with Bruce Brown’s goaltended layup sealing the deal.
Jalen Pickett News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6
Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett’s reaction to career night vs. 76ers can’t be topped
Many thought that the Denver Nuggets were simply punting on their Monday night matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. After all, in addition to the likes of Nikola Jokic, Jonas Valanciunas, and Cam Johnson all dealing with injury-related multiple-week absences, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, and Aaron Gordon were all given the night off as well.
Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6
Exclusive: How Nuggets G-League GM Chad Iske learned to value glue over glory in star-driven NBA
Chad Iske has spent nearly two decades in the NBA’s inner sanctum. The Kansas alum has been in meeting rooms with George Karl and on courts with Carmelo Anthony, Brad Beal, John Wall, and LaMelo Ball.
NBA News / Denver Stiffs / January 5
The Denver Nuggets, missing every starter, defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 125-124 in overtime 
Are you not entertained? The Denver Nuggets pulled off an incredible upset, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 125-124 in overtime despite Denver missing 7 rotation players, including all their starters.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 5
Heavily depleted Nuggets come away with OT win over 76ers
Bruce Brown was credited with the decisive bucket with 5.3 seconds left in overtime as the shorthanded Denver Nuggets topped the host Philadelphia 76ers 125-124 on Monday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 6
Pickett's charge: Nuggets upset Sixers in Philly behind third-year guard
The Denver Nuggets had seven rotation players out Monday night, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. They leaned on Jalen Pickett and a group of reserves to upset the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime, 125-124.
Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5
Nuggets find a way around the NBA's load management rules
The Denver Nuggets are skating by on a technicality this week.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 5
Next up for ailing Nuggets is a visit to surging 76ers
The Denver Nuggets are reeling and navigating a variety of injuries, and things won't get any easier when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. The Nuggets are coming off Sunday's 127-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets as they dropped to 1-4 on their seven-game road trip.
Jamal Murray News / The SportsRush / January 4
Is Jamal Murray Playing Tonight vs Nets? Injury Report (January 4th)
Denver Nuggets might be 3rd in the Western Conference as we speak but their future in the 2025-26 season looks rather bleak in light of some serious injury concerns.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / January 4
Nuggets’ Gordon, Braun Could Return Sunday; MPJ Active For Nets
The Nuggets could get a pair of starters back for Sunday’s contest at Brooklyn, having listed Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun as questionable for the matchup with the Nets (Twitter link).
Jonas Valanciunas News / Hoops Wire / January 3
Nuggets’ Jonas Valanciunas on if he’s happy after overseas flirtation: ‘No, I’m injured’
Jonas Valanciunas is staying put. For now, anyway. The Nuggets center addressed his future recently after it became known that he received serious interest from Panathinaikos last summer, a flirtation that briefly raised eyebrows around the league.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / January 3
Nuggets receive encouraging updates before ‘scrimmage’ vs. Cavs
The Nuggets received some encouraging injury news Friday, even as they continue to operate short-handed. NBA on Prime reporter Cassidy Hubbarth said during
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / January 2
Should NBA adjust MVP rule to accommodate stars like Nikola Jokic?
With the 2025–26 NBA season nearing its midpoint, the league’s MVP race has been thrown into uncertainty. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic — widely considered the best player in the world — is expected to miss at least four weeks after suffering a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise in Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat.
Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / December 30
Report reveals extent of Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's injury
Jokic suffered a knee injury during Monday night's game against the Miami Heat.
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