The Sixers and Nuggets last met 10 days ago in Denver, and the Nuggets delivered a thumping 144-109 victory. Maxey led the Sixers with 28 points, 10 assists, and two rebounds. Nikola Jokic played at a high level with a team-high 27 points, 10 assists, and 13 rebounds.

The Denver Nuggets head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets are 28-18, which puts the team in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Knicks are 31-16, which puts the team in third place in the Eastern Conference.