In a riveting showdown between the last two NBA MVPs, Joel Embiid delivered a masterclass with 41 points and 10 assists, steering the Philadelphia 76ers (28-14) to a hard-fought 126-121 victory over Nikola Jokic (25 points, 19 rebounds) and the Denver Nuggets (26-13).
Reflecting on the intense matchup, Jokic acknowledged Embiid’s historic performance, stating, “He’s a really good player. He’s playing historic right now. He’s averaging thirty-something points every night. It’s extremely hard to do, especially every night.
