The Denver Nuggets host the Philadelphia 76ers at Ball Arena on Tuesday, with the Sixers missing almost their entire starting lineup once again.

The Portland Trail Blazers face a stiff test Friday evening as the Denver Nuggets pay a visit to the Moda Center. Denver's last three visits have gone the way of the home team, as the Blazers have outmuscled the Nuggets around the hoop.

The Denver Nuggets were streaky heading into the NBA All-Star break, losing four of six games, despite having three-time MVP Nikola Jokic back from an extended injury absence. Unfortunately, after a week-long rest, their struggles continued. The Nuggets ...