Joel Embiid outshines Nikola Jokic in NBA MVPs matchup, leads …
Jan 17, 2024 · Embiid had 41 points and 10 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 126-121 on Tuesday night in a battle of the last two NBA MVP s. Jokic held up his end of a heavyweight showdown with 25 points …
Nikola Jokic talks about Joel Embiid's absence in Denver
Jan 22, 2025 · Nikola Jokic wished Joel Embiid a speedy recovery after the 76ers center was unable to travel to Denver for their game due to knee swelling. "It's a joy to watch him play." Jokic said.
Nikola Jokic on Joel Embiid’s absence against Denver: I think that ...
Jan 22, 2025 · After Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ annual road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season on Tuesday, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dismissed questions about his counterpart’s absences.
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Has Message for Joel Embiid
Jan 23, 2025 · Another matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers went by that didn’t involve a duel of the two MVP bigs, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic.. For the league, it was disappointing ...
Joel Embiid last played Nuggets 6 years ago; Here’s what changed
Jan 21, 2025 · After all, Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers visit Jokic’s Nuggets on Tuesday night in Denver in a flashy TNT matchup. Unfortunately, as Embiid addresses swelling in his knee, the 76ers center will ...
Joel Embiid seemingly calls out Nikola Jokic's defense, questions ...
Mar 27, 2023 · Joel Embiid has lost the NBA MVP award to Nikola Jokic two years in a row, but with two weeks remaining in the 2022-23 regular season, his chances at finally winning the coveted award have...
Even in victory, Joel Embiid says Nikola Jokić is the best player in ...
Jan 17, 2024 · But after one more epic joust, one which Embiid won, no less, it was he who called Jokić the best player in the game. Embiid had just dropped 41 points on the Nuggets and added 10 assists as he...
Joel Embiid shines in MVP showdown, but calls Nikola Jokic 'the …
Jan 17, 2024 · Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic faced off in Philadelphia on Tuesday in what is becoming the MVP race's annual midseason check-in. A little less than a year ago, on Jan. 28, 2023, Embiid...
Nikola Jokic vs. Joel Embiid: The key stats you need to know …
Aug 8, 2024 · Jokic's run of three MVPs in four years was interrupted by Embiid, who took home the honor after the 2022-23 NBA season. One year later, the individual rivalry has taken on an...
Jokic has praise for Embiid despite fizzled duel
Mar 28, 2023 · DENVER -- Nikola Jokic did not get to face Joel Embiid in a highly anticipated duel with MVP ramifications on Monday night. With Embiid sitting out due to a right calf injury, Jokic...