Philadelphia 76ers at Denver Nuggets 11/18/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Denver Nuggets will welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to Ball Arena for a Primetime game Thursday night. Philadelphia is 8-7 on the year riding a five game losing streak following a 35 point loss to the Utah Jazz last game out. Defensively Philadelphia was obliterated by Utah as the jazz shot 51.7% from the floor and 42.1 % from beyond the arc to score 30 + in three of the four quarters played.

All Star and perennial MVP candidate Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia with a team high 21.4 points per game. Point guard Tyrese Maxey is having a breakout season contributing 17.5 points in a team high 4.4 assists per contest.

The Denver Nuggets are 9-5 after a 10 point loss to the Dallas Mavericks ended a five game winning streak. Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic led the way for the Denver Nuggets with a team high 35 points to go along with 16 rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes of action.Montae Morris chipped into the offense with 17 points, while Aaron Gordon added 14 points and seven rebounds against Dallas.

Nikola Jokic is again showing why he is the reigning MVP in the 2021-2022 season leading Denver with a team high 26.1 points per game, while boasting highs in rebounds, assists, and steals as well. Will Barton is number 2 on the Denver roster and scoring with 16.4 points, while Aaron Gordon adds 12 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.