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76ers Favored Against Sidelined Nuggets in January Showdown

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Summary

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The Philadelphia 76ers host the Denver Nuggets on January 5, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the 76ers favored by 15 points and a 228.5-point over/under.
The Philadelphia 76ers are 19-14.
The Denver Nuggets are 23-12.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets are sidelined.
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is probable to return.

History

Historical Context

The 1980 NBA Championship was a landmark event, with the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 4-2. Magic Johnson, a rookie, excelled in Game 6, scoring 42 points and earning Finals MVP honors. This victory marked the beginning of the Lakers' "Showtime" era and set the stage for a decade dominated by their rivalry with the Boston Celtics.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Denver Nuggets on January 5, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the 76ers favored by 15 points and a 228.5-point over/under.
The Philadelphia 76ers are 19-14.
The Denver Nuggets are 23-12.
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets are sidelined.
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers is probable to return.

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