There’s just no way Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic would let the Denver Nuggets suffer yet another loss.
Murray and Jokic joined forces in the endgame in a clutch 137-134 Nuggets road victory against the stubborn Philadelphia 76ers side, Saturday, February 1.
Down-to-the-wire win
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) February 1, 2025
The 27-year-old finished with 31 points and 11 assists while the three-time MVP logged 28 points, including a personal 5-0 run down the stretch that sealed the win, on top of 13 dimes and nine rebounds.
JOKER FLOATER. 🃏
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2025
3-POINT NUGGETS LEAD.
12.7 SECONDS. SIXERS BALL. ESPN. 🍿
Michael Porter Jr. added 24 markers while Christian Braun and Julian Strawther combined to drop 33 points off the bench. The win helped Denver snap a three-game losing skid and improve to 29-19.
Meanwhile, Tyrese paced the Sixers with a game-high 42 points while Guerschon Yabusele's career-high night of 28 markers was put to naught.
Maxey drive and score for another bucket!
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2025
He's got 38 late in the 4Q...
TIED AT 125 ON ESPN 🍿
Denver caps off their five-game road trip against the Hornets (12-32) in Charlotte while Philadelphia hosts the defending champion Boston Celtics (33-15) next.
[With reports from Pao Ambat]
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