The Denver Nuggets aim for a higher playoff seed against the Philadelphia 76ers, who seek to end a road slump on Tuesday night.

DENVER — Denver and Philadelphia meet in non-conference action on 9NEWS on Tuesday.

The 76ers aim to end their four-game road slide with a win over Denver as the Nuggets make a push for a higher playoff seed.

The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 125-124 in overtime in their last meeting on Jan. 6. Jalen Pickett led the Nuggets with 29 points.

Philadelphia star Joel Embiid will not play Tuesday night in Denver. He is listed on the team’s injury report with a oblique injury. Embiid has not played in Denver since 2019.

You can watch Tuesday’s game over-the-air for free on 9NEWS and NBC. Coverage starts at 8 p.m.


Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets

Tuesday, March 17TV: 9NEWS, NBCStreaming: PeacockCoverage starts at 8 p.m. MT on 9NEWS

RELATED: These are the Nuggets, Avalanche games airing on 9NEWS and KTVD Channel 20


Last year, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced an extension of its agreement with TEGNA, 9NEWS’ parent company, that brings 20 Denver Nuggets and 20 Avalanche games to 9NEWS and KTVD for the 2025-26 season.


How can I watch the Nuggets/Avs without cable?

People living in the Denver metro and surrounding areas can watch all the Nuggets/Avs on KTVD Ch. 20 for free over the air with the use of a digital antenna. Head here for more on how free over-the-air TV works and how to set up an antenna.


What is KTVD?

KTVD Ch. 20 is a substation of 9NEWS owned by TEGNA, 9NEWS’ parent company. You can watch 9NEWS Mornings from 7 to 9 a.m., 9NEWS at 9 and 10 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., 9NEWS at 9 at 9 p.m., Bronco’s pre-season games and specials, fan-favorite shows like “Suits,” and other 9NEWS special programming.


How can I watch Nuggets/Avs games out of state?

A new subscription-based direct-to-consumer platform, Altitude+, will offer all Nuggets and Avalanche games not exclusive to a national network or subject to a league-mandated blackout – at least 60 games per team.


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You’ll find 9NEWS KTVD on:

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Currently, 9NEWS KTVD is available on Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream.


How do I watch KUSA and KTVD for free using a digital antenna?

9NEWS KUSA and KTVD can be watched free over the air using a digital antenna. Here’s more on how free over-the-air TV works and how to set up an antenna.


What channels are available using a digital antenna?

9NEWS KUSA, the NBC affiliate, is on channels 9.1 and 9.4.

9NEWS also broadcasts COSI on 9.2, The Justice Network on 9.3, Quest on 9.5, and Circle on 9.6. 

9NEWS KTVD, the MyNetwork TV affiliate, is on channel 20.1 and Heroes & Icons is on 20.2. 

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How do I get 9NEWS with my antenna?

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