PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have had at least one representative in the All-Star game every year since 2018. That is when Joel Embiid made his first All-Star game and then Tyrese Maxey joined him in the All-Star ranks in 2024.

The closing minutes turned into an offensive duel between Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers’ All-Star snub, and Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets’ three-time MVP. And Jokić’s scoring and playmaking — including a crucial floater with 12.

Nikola Jokic made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 39 seconds left, Jamal Murray had 31 points and 11 assists, and the Denver Nuggets overcame Tyrese Maxey's 42 points to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 137-134 on Friday night.