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

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.

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.

The last time Embiid played in Denver, Tom Brady was still the Patriots’ quarterback and the United Kingdom was still part of the European Union. Nuggets coach Michael Malone, who played part of his high school career at Seton Hall Prep, underscored how Jokic’s availability compared to Embiid’s.

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

Joel Embiid can run but can't hide from Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. It's been over five years since the Embiid has played in Denver.

Russell Westbrook may not be the star he once was, but he can still score buckets. Our expert NBA predictions expect Westbrook to do just that tonight against Philly.

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. “I

The Sixers have put together their best four-game stretch of the season with no Joel Embiid and only six quarters of Paul George.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday to continue their 6-game homestand.

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-76ers prediction and pick. The De