“On Saturday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Denver Nuggets in Pennsylvania. However, the team may have to play without their star player, Joel Embiid, as he is listed on the injury report for the game.”
“The superstar center, Joel Embiid, is having another outstanding season and has averages of 33.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks per contest in 35 games. He is also shooting 53.2% from the field and 34.5% from the three-point range. The 76ers are currently one of the hottest teams in the league, with a record of 8-2 in their last ten games and currently on a six-game winning streak.”
“As of now, the 76ers are tied with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for the second seed in the Eastern Conference, only 2.5 games behind the Boston Celtics for first. With a record of 31-16 in 47 games and an outstanding 18-7 in the 25 games they have hosted at home in Philadelphia. On the other hand, the Nuggets are currently the first seed in the Western Conference with a 34-15 record in 49 games.”
“The Nuggets are 8-2 in their last ten games and 12-11 in the 23 games they have played on the road outside of Colorado. Both teams have an elite roster, but have yet to make a deep run in the postseason. If they can stay healthy, the Nuggets and 76ers should be seen as potential contenders in their respective conferences for the 2023 NBA playoffs.”
