The Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors both could use some changes. Could Kelly Oubre Jr. return to one of his former teams?

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, Aaron Gordon was nearly perfect from the floor and the Denver Nuggets beat Philadelphia 144-109, extending the 76ers’ losing streak to seven games.

Kelly Oubre Jr. had a solid bounce-back game, but the Sixers' perimeter defense was their Achilles’ heel. Those three things stood out in the Sixers’ 125-119 overtime loss to

Oubre created a spark for the Sixers against the New York Knicks, slotting into the frontcourt and fighting for rebounds.

Already without Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers were also without Paul George for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards. Things got a bit tricky as Washington mounted a rally during the fourth quarter, but the 76ers held on partially due to the play of SG/SF Kelly Oubre Jr. (35%) and PF/C Guerschon Yabusele (14%).

Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Josh Hart had the 11th triple-double of his career as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-119.

Expect Nikola Jokic to cruise past the Over on his rebounds prop as the Denver Nuggets host the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Damian Lillard added 25 points for Milwaukee, which completed a 4-0 homestand. Khris Middleton had 13 points and eight assists in 25 minutes off the bench. Brook Lopez added 12 points, and Taurean Prince had 11.

Playing for the second consecutive night, Philadelphia has lost six straightand nine of 11. The 76ers (15-26) were once again missing several key players, including Joel Embiid and Paul George.

The Milwaukee Bucks welcome the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday ... Tyrese Maxey led the short-handed 76ers with 28 points while Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Council IV each had 18.

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