The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, 116-111, at Ball Arena on Monday evening.

The Nuggets jumped out to a great start and led 25-18, after one quarter. Both sides picked up the pace in the second, while the 76ers outscored the hosts, 39-36, to cut it to a four-point game by halftime. The Nuggets reclaimed control in the third, where they outscored the visitors by 10, to make it a 14-point deficit heading into the final frame. The Nuggets stayed in front through the fourth and held off the 76ers, who cut it as close as a three-point game in the final minute. This marks the fourth straight win for the Nuggets, and the third straight loss for the Sixers.

Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 25 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists and two blocks, in 35 minutes. Jamal Murray followed up with 19 points, five rebounds, seven assists and two steals, while Bruce Brown tallied 18 points, four rebounds, five assists and a steal. The Nuggets shot 50.6 percent from the field, including 11-of-32 from deep.

Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 29 points, four rebounds, five assists and three steals, in 34 minutes. Tobias Harris followed up with 16 points, five rebounds and two assists, while Paul Reed added 16 points, nine rebounds, two steals and a block. The 76ers shot 48.3 percent from the field, including 8-of-30 from long range.

The 76ers (49-26) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Mavericks on Wednesday. The Nuggets (51-24) play host to the Pelicans on Thursday.