Nuggets vs. 76ers: Upcoming Series Info & Rivalry History

When Do the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers Play Next?

Denver Nuggets tickets and Philadelphia 76ers tickets can be found on their respective team pages. Upcoming game information can be found below.

Are the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers Rivals?

Yes. The Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers have an interconference rivalry within the National Basketball Association. Since they only play twice a regular season, the rivalry does not burn as intensely as others, but there is no love lost between the Nuggets and 76ers.

Who are the Denver Nuggets’ Biggest Rivals?

The Denver Nuggets have several rivalries rooted in the Western Conference, namely the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers. The rivalry with the Nuggets and the Jazz stems from the fact that they are the only franchises in the Rocky Mountains. Additionally, the Nuggets have a cross-conference rivalry with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Who are the Philadelphia 76ers’ Biggest Rivals?

The Philadelphia 76ers also have many geographical rivalries rooted in the Eastern Conference, specifically the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat, the Brooklyn Nets, and the New York Knicks. The 76ers also have a cross-conference rivalry with the Denver Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets vs. Philadelphia 76ers Series History

Because the two squads play in opposing conferences, the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers only play a handful of games a year against one another. Coming into the 2022 season, the Nuggets and 76ers played each other 92 times, with Philadelphia holding a narrow 51–41 margin.

Additionally, because the Denver Nuggets have yet to make it to the NBA Finals, the two squads have not met in the playoffs. However, the rivalry began brewing between these two clubs due to both teams having superstar, hall-of-fame caliber players playing the same position. Philadelphia 76ers All-NBA Center Joel Embiid and reigning MVP Nikola Jokić have been competing against each other for the last several years for postseason accolades.

Embiid started his 2021 campaign on a tear, leading the NBA in scoring and rebounding. Meanwhile, defending MVP Jokić and the Nuggets got off to a slow start. However, due to his “do-it-all” skill set, and a finishing statline of 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game, Jokić got both first team All-NBA and the MVP award.

Where Do the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers play at Wells Fargo Center in the southwest corner of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. The Complex is also home to Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park, homes to the Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies, respectively. Wells Fargo Center has been home to the 76ers since 1996 when it was originally named Corestates Center. It has a capacity of 19,500.

Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets play at Ball Arena in the heart of downtown Denver. Ball Arena, formerly known as the Pepsi Center, opened in 1999 and is owned by Kroenke Sports and Entertainment group. It also plays host to the Colorado Avalanche® in the NHL® and Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League. Ball Arena has a capacity of 18,000.

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