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The Denver Nuggets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 124-96 on March 17 at Ball Arena, controlling the matchup from start to finish with superior efficiency and depth. Christian Braun led Denver with 22 points, supported by Caleb Johnson's 18, as the Nuggets shot 50 percent from the field and connected on 16 three-pointers while maintaining a 119.6 offensive rating. Philadelphia's Marcus Beauchamp paced the 76ers with 16 points, but the visitors struggled offensively, shooting just 39.4 percent and making only 9 threes despite collecting 10 blocks. Denver's dominance was evident in the second quarter, when they outscored Philadelphia 34-18 to effectively put the game away; the Nuggets' 53 rebounds and 35 assists showcased their balanced attack against Philadelphia's 42 boards and 30 dimes. The final margin of 28 points fell well short of the Vegas total of 235.5, reflecting Denver's suffocating defensive performance with a 91.8 defensive rating. The loss drops Philadelphia further back in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
