Here is a closer look at the history of matchups between the two, including potential games that either Embiid or Jokic were not available to play in.

Joel Embiid is on the sidelines once again, this time due to increased swelling in his left knee. On Jan. 17, the Philadelphia 76ers ruled out Embiid for at least a week, which meant he won't be playing against the Denver Nuggets on the road for the fifth consecutive season,

Swelling in Joel Embiid’s knee will cause him to miss the 76ers’ road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season next Tuesday.