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GrizzliesDenver Nuggets @ Philadelphia 76ers: Jan 5, 2026
Nuggets vs 76ers final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-124 in overtime on January 5, 2026 at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 5 | 125 |
| 76ers | 26 | 32 | 35 | 27 | 4 | 124 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 29 PTS Jalen Pickett
- 8 REB Zeke Nnaji
- 7 AST Jalen Pickett
76ers
- 32 PTS Joel Embiid
- 10 REB Joel Embiid
- 9 AST VJ Edgecombe
Nuggets vs 76ers Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 21 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Spencer Jones F | 43 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 39 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7-13 | 2-4 | 3-4 | -8 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 41 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11-20 | 7-11 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Peyton Watson F | 44 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7-13 | 2-3 | 8-10 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 31 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7-11 | 4-5 | 3-4 | -2 |
| Julian Strawther G | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 2-4 | -5 |
| Hunter Tyson F | 19 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 4-4 | +2 |
| Curtis Jones G | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
Philadelphia 76ers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey G | 45 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10-22 | 4-9 | 4-6 | -1 |
| Dominick Barlow F | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 1-1 | -7 |
| VJ Edgecombe G | 41 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6-17 | 5-11 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Paul George F | 32 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3-10 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Joel Embiid CF | 40 | 32 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13-22 | 1-4 | 5-5 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Quentin Grimes G | 39 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-8 | 3-7 | 5-6 | +9 |
| Adem Bona C | 22 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-1 | -6 |
| Jared McCain G | 18 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Jabari Walker F | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +11 |
Nuggets vs 76ers Recap
The Nuggets beat the 76ers in overtime after outscoring Philadelphia 33-27 in the fourth quarter to force the extra period. Denver moved to 24-12 on the season, while Philadelphia fell to 19-15.
Philadelphia built its lead in the middle quarters, winning the second 32-29 and the third 35-29. The 76ers led 93-87 after three quarters, but the Nuggets tied it at 120-120 in regulation. Denver then took overtime 5-4, with 21 of 28 free throws helping it stay level despite 17 turnovers.
Joel Embiid led all scorers with 32 points and 10 rebounds for the 76ers. Jalen Pickett answered with 29 points and 7 assists for Denver. Philadelphia outrebounded the Nuggets 42-38 and had 28 assists to Denver's 26. Denver shot 43 of 81 from the field, against 46 of 98 for the 76ers.
The number to know: 18 of 37 from three-point range for the Nuggets, which offset Philadelphia's 17 of 45 and decided a one-point game.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| 43-81 | Field Goals | 46-98 |
| 53.1% | FG % | 46.9% |
| 18-37 | 3-Pointers | 17-45 |
| 48.6% | 3P % | 37.8% |
| 21-28 | Free Throws | 15-19 |
| 75.0% | FT % | 78.9% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 26 | Assists | 28 |
| 6 | Steals | 9 |
| 6 | Blocks | 9 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 18 | Fouls | 20 |
| 9 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 64.2% | 15.4% | 20.0% | 0.259 |
 76ers | 55.6% | 11.6% | 31.1% | 0.153 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs 76ers Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, January 5, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · 76ers NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Arena
- Wells Fargo CenterPhiladelphia
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs 76ers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- L @ Nets 115-127 Jan 4, 2026
- L @ Cavaliers 108-113 Jan 2, 2026
- W @ Raptors 106-103 Dec 31, 2025
- L @ Heat 123-147 Dec 29, 2025
- L @ Magic 126-127 Dec 27, 2025
76ers last 5
- W @ Knicks 130-119 Jan 3, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 123-108 Jan 1, 2026
- W @ Grizzlies 139-136 Dec 30, 2025
- L @ Thunder 104-129 Dec 28, 2025
- L @ Bulls 102-109 Dec 26, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 17, 2026 76ers @ Nuggets 96-124
More NBA Games on Jan 5, 2026
- Final
New York Knicks0-390
Detroit Pistons3-0121Top: Cunningham 29 PTS, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1100
Toronto Raptors2-1118Top: Ingram 19 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2101
Boston Celtics1-1115Top: Simons 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-197
Houston Rockets3-0100Top: Booker 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1124Top: Miller 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3102
Los Angeles Clippers1-2103Top: Curry 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2117
Portland Trail Blazers2-0137Top: Avdija 33 PTS, 9 ASTBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs 76ers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26; 76ers visit the Pacers Oct 28.
Nuggets vs 76ers FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs 76ers on Jan 5, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-124 in overtime on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Jalen Pickett led the Nuggets with 29 points.
What are the Nuggets and 76ers records?
After this game the Nuggets were 24-12 and the 76ers were 19-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs 76ers?
Jalen Pickett scored 29 for the Nuggets. Joel Embiid scored 32 for the 76ers.
Who leads the Nuggets vs 76ers season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs 76ers game?
The Nuggets beat the 76ers 124-96 on Mar 17, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs 76ers played?
At Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the home arena of the Philadelphia 76ers.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs 76ers?
Nuggets-76ers: Q1 29-26, Q2 29-32, Q3 29-35, Q4 33-27, OT 5-4.
What is next for the Nuggets and 76ers?
Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET; 76ers visit the Pacers on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.