Joel Embiid missed another matchup in Denver, taking away any drama on the first night of the NBA's Rivalry Week. Embiid hasn't played in Denver since 2019.

The last time Embiid played in Denver: Tom Brady was the Patriots QB Todd Gurley was still on the Rams Bradley Beal averaged 30 PPG "Tiger King" and "The Last Dance" weren't out yet UK was still part of the EU pic.twitter.com/ljpplIfR4T

The Denver Nuggets continued to handle their business, taking their road blowout streak home with them and dismantling the injured Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers wrapped up a three-game road trip with a showdown against the Nuggets in Joel Embiid's latest absence.

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, Aaron Gordon was nearly perfect from the floor and the Denver Nuggets beat Philadelphia 144-109, extending the 76ers’ losing streak to seven games.

Meanwhile for OKC, nothing has seemed to stop them. Headed by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder's defense has absolutely suffocating while their offense has found ways to score despite missing one of their best pieces in Chet Holmgren.

Although the Thunder have experience in using their small ball lineup, this matchup may prove to be a bit more difficult.

Philadelphia is looking to end its three-game road skid with a win over Denver. The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.

No. 20 — overall, the first-round draft pick assigned to the Broncos, who have been linked to Michigan tight end Colston Loveland (CBS Sports), Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (ESPN) and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (The Athletic) in various mock drafts

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded his 19th triple-double of the season with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. Tyrese Maxey lead all scorers with 28.