Both teams are facing significant hurdles to advance to the second round:
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets: Post-Season Analysis In the ongoing , the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets are currently competing in their respective first-round series rather than against each other. As of April 28, 2026 , the 76ers trail the Boston Celtics 1-3 in the Eastern Conference, while the Nuggets recently avoided elimination by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves to force a Game 6. 2025-26 Regular Season Matchups NBA PL: 76ers - Nuggets
The two cross-conference rivals met twice during the regular season, with Denver winning both contests: Both teams are facing significant hurdles to advance
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