NBA round-up: Joel Embiid sits out for Philadelphia 76ers while Nikola Jokic leads Denver Nuggets to victory

Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets to victory over the 76ers who had Joel Embiid sat on the sidelines nursing a calf injury. Elsewhere, the Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak against the Pacers and the Timberwolves delayed the Kings securing a playoff berth.