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Injuries strip the shine of a game that 76ers fans have circled for years

The 76ers will face a Nuggets team tonight that’s down several key players, including Nikola Jokic.

Denver Nuggets v Philadelphia 76ers | Jesse D. Garrabrant/GettyImages

Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic formed one of the NBA’s greatest individual rivalries of the decade as each player battled for the Most Valuable Player award for years. Each time these centers clashed in the regular season, it was a statement. But, injuries single-handedly dulled what was once one of basketball’s most anticipated matchups.

The Philadelphia 76ers (19-14) will take on the Denver Nuggets (23-12) at 8:30 p.